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Sikhs disappointed with Congressional defeat of
hate crimes bill
WSN Network

Washington: The recent defeat of vital hate crime legislation in Congress has been seen as a set back by many of America's minority ethnic groups, including the Sikhs. Many human rights groups and those at the receiving end of the hate crimes had hoped that the US Congress should have exemplified the courage necessary to ensure that the world's oldest democracy is seen as respecting the nation’s diversity.

The disappointment was particularly sharp among the Sikh Americans who often find themselves the victims of hate crimes without any support from their local police departments.

Many think the bill, if passed, would have strengthened the ability of federal, state, and local governments to investigate and prosecute hate crimes as it would have enabled the Justice Department to assist in the investigation and prosecution of all hate crimes.

Many Sikhs had signed a petition in support of sustaining hate crime protections with the current legislation.

 
12 December, 2007
 

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