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In the US you have a right to be a racist. It is not a crime. However if you act on that against someone or something, you are committing a crime. The length of the sentence would depend on which act you committed and in what jurisdiction you committed it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 6y agoBeing a racist, in itself, is not a crime.
That being said, there are many discriminatory acts that a racist may do, which may constitute a crime.
The logic is similar to being a pedophile.
It is not a crime to like kids, it's a crime to go after kids.
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∙ 13y agoNowhere in America. Racism is not a crime (for which you go to prison), and not even a tort (for which you pay civil damages).
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Can one go to jail for being a racist?
It depends on what you do. If you are just a racist when you talk to people, then no. If you make everything public and shout it out, you would most likely go to jail or be fined by the police.
Did people get out of jail?
Because they already got the years there were going to spend in jail and I think that they learn there lessons.
Has anyone ever got out of jail?
People get put in jail (incarcerated) and out of jail (released) every day across the US and in other countries.
Are the people of belfast racist?
Like anywhere, there are racist people in Belfast, but the majority of people in Belfast are not racist.
How many people in jail wish they got the death penalty?
quite a bit of people (YMCMB)
What were the causes that lead to the tx revolution?
Austin got sent to jail and people got mad so they protested.
Are all black people racist?
No, not all black people are racist.
How did Chris Brown get out of jail?
Chris brown got out of jail by bail!!! and yes some people still like him and think is sexii and some people hate him to death!!!!
What did Marco Polo do when he got out of jail?
He did not get out of jail
When did Mandela get life long jail?
Nelson was sentenced to life in prison in 1962 but got out of jail in 1990 as rights for coloured people came about.
Why are poeple racist?
People are not racist they are nice and genuine.
How do racist people feel after being racist?
they feel great after a good racist comment!
