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Transgender Angie Zapata Beaten to Death By Fire Extinguisher: Should transgenders be protected by law?

Creamy April 17, 2009 21:55:48

Angie Zapata, who was born as Justin Zapata, was beaten to death by 32-year-old Allen Andrade after coming to him as a transgender. Allen Andrade is being charged with first degree murder, a bias-motivated crime, car theft, and identity theft.

Allen Andrade's trial is among the first implementing a new hate-crime law in Colorado. Colorado is one of the few states that has gender identity protection in its hate-crime law.

Angie Zapata, who was 18-years-old, was born with male genitalia and had more recently began to live as a woman. Should homosexuals and transgenders like Angie Zapata be protected by the hate-crime law?
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  • +8 Tsisquaya April 17, 2009 22:02:52
    Tsisquaya

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    That is just horrible!!! OMG! All the guy had to do was say he wasn't interested and move along. To actually have so much hate that they would kill someone and so brutally is beyond me.
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  • J.J May 05, 2009 23:40:27
    J.J

    I think...

    i dk
  • sparkles May 05, 2009 15:38:05
    sparkles

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    yup cuz they're human beings and everyone should receive equal protection
  • HI-DE May 04, 2009 23:07:56
    HI-DE

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    uuumm, anyone who is killed because of who they are / what they look like is a hate-crime. It is sooo sad that people think that to solve their problems they need to hurt others. It doesnt matter who they are, no innocent person deserves to die. And if you think they are not innocent just because they are different then you are sadly mistaken!!
  • MUGEN ::: 無限 May 04, 2009 20:46:02
    MUGEN ::: 無限

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    wtf? this has nothing to do with victim's gender. this about killing a human being.
  • freedomisastateofmind May 04, 2009 04:33:15
    freedomisastateofmind

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    they are human after all and isnt one of the bases of religion tolerance?
  • +1
    Joves the Instigator May 04, 2009 03:36:21
    Joves the Instigator

    I think...

    I think there should be no special protections for anyone. We should all have the same weight in law.
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    devontae jones May 04, 2009 03:26:13
    devontae jones

    No, crimes against homosexuals and transgenders are not on level with crimes against race...

    We should treat every crime equally, regardless of any other factor. Hate-crime laws should not exist.

    Hurting someone who is a white suburban housewife is less punishable than if she was the same exact person in every way except that she was gay???

    Equal Crime, Equal Justice, Equal Punishment, Period.
  • krayzrick May 03, 2009 21:46:18
    krayzrick

    I think...

    I don't believe we need a "hate crime law" to hang that sorry SOB. Murder is murder. We have far too many laws already. Pretty soon I won't be able to wipe without permission from my government. Read "Liberty and Tyranny", by Mark R. Levin...then you might want to check out the "5000 Year Leap", by W. Cleon Skousen. We are loosing control of our country. Wake Up People
  • +1
    La Bef krayzrick May 04, 2009 00:40:34
    La Bef
    I read Liberty and Tyranny. Excellent book I also recommend it.
  • +1
    GK - Proud Right Wing Extre... May 03, 2009 21:30:09
    GK - Proud Right Wing Extremist since 2009

    I think...

    I know how this will sound, but I really think killing someone is already against the law. My issue with this sort of law is that it's just a political act to make it look like politicians are doing something.

    To be direct. I'd feel a lot better about these laws if I felt better about the politicians making them.
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    Robin B May 03, 2009 21:04:37
    Robin B

    I think...

    Crime is crime. I don't believe that the punishment should differ. If someone murders my son to steal his wallet is he any less dead than a homosexual or transsexual who is murdered? Equal protection under the law!
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    Nairb May 03, 2009 18:24:46
    Nairb

    I think...

    Punish the act not the reason, Motive is not even required to convict someone of anything.

    Should throwing a pie at a conservative speaker on a collage campus be punished more than simple assault. As it is the hatred of the thrower against the conservative that prompted it. In addition to a potential federal violation of the 1st amendment.

    Oh that's right, Conservatives aren't to have any rights in the hope and change era... are we?
    Law now means nothing. lord Obama wants to disregard bankruptcy laws to give the Unions that assisted in ruining the US auto industry a controlling interest. Funded of course by taxpayers, while giving the bond holders that have 1st rights in bankruptcy nothing. And threatens them from the White House, if they do not go along. It's a brave new world alright.
  • sillyvamp April 28, 2009 03:02:11
    sillyvamp

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    Nothing justifies a murder.
  • krayzrick sillyvamp May 04, 2009 12:57:40
    krayzrick
    I had a girlfriend, that was beaten, raped, and murdered by an 18 year old crack head who had stalked her. He was caught and got life without parole. I think if I had killed his sorry butt, it would have been justified enough.
  • friencly.death.eater.=) April 27, 2009 21:34:52
    friencly.death.eater.=)

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    everyone that is a person should be protected against hate crimes, and last i checked, homosexuals and transgenders are people too.
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    BY April 25, 2009 03:09:41
    BY

    I think...

    We already have laws against murder.
  • livvy101 April 25, 2009 02:46:45
    livvy101

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    its not right the way people treat other people everyone who thinks transgenders and homosexuals shouldn't be alive or are bad or whatever you think you know what go read the constitution - 1st amendment!!!! FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!!! that means you can do anything that expresses your self! (that doesnt include killing if you were wondering) so stop being cruel to people who are just expressing themselves!!!!!!!!!!
  • Lynney April 22, 2009 22:34:40
    Lynney

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    No matter what sex or race you are you are still human and should be protected from the ignorance of others.
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    sonicking2004 April 21, 2009 23:46:49 (edited)
    sonicking2004

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    They are still human beings, regardless of their choices in life. Even if being gay was a sin (there's been some debate about that), the fact remains that “all have sinned, and thus fallen short of the glory of God.” Translation: God is the ONLY one qualified to pass judgement in these matters, & we all deserve to be treated equally, whether we're straight or not. No one should have to fear for their life due to who've they've chosen. pass judgement matters deserve treated equally straight fear life whove
    “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” John 8:7
  • Gunslinger's Grace April 21, 2009 13:06:31
    Gunslinger's Grace

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    -sighes-
  • Mikayla April 20, 2009 23:42:15
    Mikayla

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    I think everyone should be protected. I don't agree with what they do or say but it's not right to put people down because of their race or beliefs or anything else for that matter!
  • TJ- Genetically Superior April 20, 2009 22:01:42
    TJ- Genetically Superior

    No, crimes against homosexuals and transgenders are not on level with crimes against race...

    If they get protected by law, then we ALL should be.
  • Mad Hatter love <3 April 20, 2009 16:02:31
    Mad Hatter love <3

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    this hate crime is a lot like a raceist hate crime you are against something because it isnt youdr norm. (sorry cnat think of the word right now) and its wrong!
  • interweb.bad.guy April 20, 2009 15:18:49
    interweb.bad.guy

    I think...

    Being a human_being, they are already protected under the law. Should they be protected anymore than anyone else? NO! What do they need? Bodyguards?!?!
  • +1
    mrdavis134 April 20, 2009 15:16:26
    mrdavis134

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    Hell yes, they are a group of people who are targeted for harassment based solely on their sexual preference and life style, if the hate crime laws are good for African-Americans, Latino, Jewish, Catholic, or any other group then it is damn sure good for the Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, and Bisexual community.
  • +1
    wishphoenix April 20, 2009 05:46:25
    wishphoenix

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    Hate-crime laws should protect against all types of hate crimes. This should not even be a discussion.
    Law makers need to get their act together and stop worrying about getting re-elected and worry more about making laws that benefit the people of America.
  • Ash April 20, 2009 05:17:00
    Ash

    I think...

    Are they not protected already?
    I mean last time I checked they werent a different species..
    And beating another human is generally frowned upon..
  • htnhjessica April 20, 2009 05:12:36
    htnhjessica

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    Can you tell me why not?
  • La April 20, 2009 03:49:13
    La

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    It's just another kind of discrimination....
  • +3
    Wilted April 20, 2009 00:33:11
    Wilted

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    That poor woman. Personally, I hate transphobia. It sickens me. The statements he made show just how cruel he was.

    To say that the law shouldn't protect people based on gender identity is terrible when crimes like these exist. To all those who think she was deceiving people, the sister did comment that she often let her boyfriends know her status over the phone, and many comments indicate that she was somewhat open about it. I get the feeling the guy was just confirming his suspicions and it wasn't that much of a shock to him. It's disgusting.

    Why is so much hate directed towards transgender people? Society can't seem to accept transgender people- they see them as sick, confused, or just transitioning because they can. Nobody is an 'it'. I think it's really awful how little people understand.

    If you don't equate crimes like these with crimes against race, consider that religion is protected by these laws. They're crimes based on groups of people. We can't allow these atrocities to continue.
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    Lin April 19, 2009 20:45:30
    Lin

    I think...

    Why should there be hate crime law? If someone's beaten to death, it doesn't matter why unless you're trying to catch who did it. The point is that the crime is done and a PERSON was a victim, not a transgender or a homosexual or any other minority. The criminals should be punished the same no matter who the victim was.
  • Nikschick1126 April 19, 2009 20:05:54 (edited)
    Nikschick1126

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    They're just as unaccepted as homosexuals so what's keeping them from that kind of protection?
  • +1
    sammie April 19, 2009 19:52:34
    sammie

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    i am straight and i was born a girl and i still am a girl and i am not changing, but i still believe gays ands transgendered people should be allowed to live and love freely just as anyone else
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    Wilted sammie April 20, 2009 00:35:48
    Wilted
    I commend your accepting stance... Transgendered people are so hated for something they can't control. They have to live with that dissonance between who they are and their body every day- and it makes me think about that kid who hanged himself over this... Sad that a ten year old should be driven to suicide.
  • sammie Wilted April 22, 2009 23:30:34
    sammie
    I know, there are many hateful people in the world and the thing is, whether they hate them because of their race or even because someone is gay or transgendered, they are hating these people before even getting to know them
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    Backpacc April 19, 2009 07:37:22
    Backpacc

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    Everyone should be protected! WTF?!
  • Spizzzo April 19, 2009 05:46:06
    Spizzzo

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    I'm not crazy about the idea of hate crime laws in general, but this is the best option on this poll.
  • +1
    Linda April 19, 2009 02:16:30
    Linda

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    Yes transgendered men and woman should be protected against the hate crimes laws. I have several friends who are transgendered and I would hate for anything like this happen to them.
  • smile April 19, 2009 02:11:21
    smile

    Yes, homosexuals and transgenders should be protected by the hate-crime law

    i dont see why they wouldnt...hate-crimes are to protect everyone for whatever reason they are being attacked...hate crimes should protect people who believe that i dont know...the world is going to end in 2012. I dont really know why somone would want to commit a hate crime against those people but they should still be protected. If people hate them and attack them becuase of who they are then they should be protected
  • +1
    Booklover April 19, 2009 02:03:13
    Booklover

    I think...

    that all should be protected by law. and outlawing gay marrigiage is unconstitutional!
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