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Anti-bullying laws generally tend to tread rather heavily on First Amendment rights, so, in general, no. Certain specific types of bullying may be illegal.

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Should violence against women be a federal crime?

No !


Why is bullying hard to resolve?

Because in many cases, the victim is too frightened to report it. Therefore the 'crime' goes unpunished. Anyone suddenly becoming the subject of bullying should report it immediately.


How is bullying a crime?

It sometimes leads the "target" to suicide.


Is bullying in schools a federal offense?

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Does bullying lead into a life of crime?

it could depending on how serious it is


Is bullying a crime or are kids being kids?

it depends on how serious the bullying is,such is you threaten to kill him/her or cause serious injury or even death is a crime,if anything is less serious than these things it is not


Should government enact stronger legislation against Cyber-Bullying?

Yes as it is a terrible crime to commit, especially on the number of people that can get away with it.


Is it a federal crime to kill a police officer?

It is a federal crime to kill anyone.


What type of crime is mail theft?

It is a federal crime, which can result in federal time.


Is harboring a federal or state crime?

"Harboring a Fugitive" can be either a federal OR a state crime depending on whether the wanted individual was wanted on either a federal or a state crime.


Should state or federal government put laws into place to prevent bullying?

Paper won't just eliminate bullying, if anything could prevent it I say it would have to be one strong or many individuals to have the balls to speak out and/or not participate in it at all.


Is cyber bullying illegal in Washington state?

Yes, a cyber bullying law was passed in Washington state in 2008. It states than any bullying, whether written, verbal, or electronic, is a crime.