"Hate crimes" up - Jews suffer 5 times the attacks that Muslims do

Jihad Watch’s Robert Spencer analyzes the FBI’s 2006 “hate crimes” report and breaks down the stats:

Anti-Black 3,136
Anti-Jewish 1,027
Anti-White 1,008
Anti-Male Homosexual 881
Anti-Hispanic 770
Anti-Female Homosexual 192
Anti-Islamic 191

Bbbbut I thought Islamic groups were the most hated in America? Apparently not.

Gina Cobb notes another interesting “hate crime” statistic:

I’m also stunned that the total nationwide hate crime numbers are so low. Less than 10,000 total hate crimes of any kind in an entire year, in a country of over 300 million people? Only 7,330 known hate crime offenders?

According to the FBI, there were an estimated 1,417,745 violent crimes nationwide in 2006.

That means that hate crimes are a drop in the bucket. They are the least of our problems.

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The two-thousandths of one percent (.002%) of Americans who committed hate crimes against anyone in 2006, including Protestants (35 complete losers) clearly need help.

Which brings to mind another question: If so few hate crimes are committed in America, why the need for special laws protecting “minorities”? Well, I mean, other than so the Democrats can continue to keep people believing they are “victims” that only the left can “protect,” of course …

stackja says:

November 19, 2007 at 9:30 pm

ST said

“Well, I mean, other than so the Democrats can continue to keep people believing they are “victims” that only the left can “protect” of course â€¦”

I say: How else would the left/Dems justify their existence.?
Think of people actually believing they are not victims.

omapian says:

November 19, 2007 at 9:47 pm

It can be difficult enough to prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt, without the additional burden of having to prove a motive. Legislators can pander to constituents and add elements to a crime. The chief executive may be very vocal in support of special legislation, but the agents (police and prosecutors) who have to enforce the law realize that not every crime will be closed by an arrest and many arrests will not result in a conviction to the top charge. It should come as no surprise that the agency taking crime reports wants to keep ‘hate crimes’ to a minimum, especially if the underlying illegal conduct can be acted upon without concern for motivation of the violator.

Great White Rat says:

November 20, 2007 at 9:26 am

It’s amazing that the figure is so low considering that organizations like CAIR look under their beds each morning for anti-Islamic hate to report.

One of the commenters at Jihad Watch summed it up nicely:

Americans should be very proud of themselves for being among the most tolerant and forgiving of all people on Earth. In a way, we are too non-judgmental. Despite the war being waged against the US by outright jihadis to legal jihadis like CAIR and friends, we are friendly and open and hospitable. Perhaps we should not tolerate those in our midst who wish to not only take advantage of our good will but use it in an effort to defame and destroy us.

forest hunter says:

November 20, 2007 at 5:51 pm

The Americans I know ARE proud, but are getting tired of trying to appease the unappeasable whining brats, who continue to demonstrate their plebeian incapability’s and self control.

Should the day come when we’ve had more than enough, this non starter of an issue will be completely out of the house! Never mind the back burner or even the kitchen. It will be a CAIR free day indeed!