Hate crimes are
A)offenses committed against a person, property, or society that is motivated by an offender's bias against an individual's or group's race, religion, ethnic/national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
B)not actually crimes because people can't help their prejudices.
C)justifiable under the First Amendment (freedom of expression).
D)Both b and c

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Hate crimes are criminal offenses that are motivated by an offender's bias against a particular individual or group because of their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation. It is important to recognize and prosecute hate crimes in order to protect vulnerable communities and promote equality and justice. Choices B and C are incorrect: hate crimes are illegal and not protected under the First Amendment.

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