I would say that would never hold up in court. How the fuck can you be charged with a "hate crime" against an inanimate object?? But in today's clown world of utter corruption, he will probably be found guilty.
Vandalism maybe, but I agree - "hate crime" is a dubious concept as it is, and it absolutely should never apply to statues, flags or other inanimate objects.
I would say that would never hold up in court. How the fuck can you be charged with a "hate crime" against an inanimate object?? But in today's clown world of utter corruption, he will probably be found guilty.
Vandalism maybe, but I agree - "hate crime" is a dubious concept as it is, and it absolutely should never apply to statues, flags or other inanimate objects.