BasicGreatGuy
Aut libertas aut mors
I realize that. In my opinion, Congress is usurping power that rightfully belongs to the state(s).
Here is an outline of such, some are federal elements, some are not.
Civil Rights Division Home Page
Some criminal laws, such as federal murder, MUST have a federal element, period.
In regards to hate crimes against homosexuals, or whatever X label one wants to make, I assert that it should be a state issue.
If someone kills a federal employee, that is different. We aren't talking about that though.