'Blue Lives Matter Law' goes into effect Monday

[NaturalHigh]

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - A new law goes into effect on Monday in Louisiana that makes it a hate crime to intentionally attack a police officer or first responder just because of their uniform.

La. House Bill No. 953 is formally called Act 184, but it has been referred to as the "Blue Lives Matter" bill. The first of its kind in the country, it was signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards on May 26, 2016.

That was long before the deadly ambush of law officers in Baton Rouge just two weeks ago in which 3 officers were killed and three others injured before officers shot and killed the reported gunman.

After Monday, any crime targeting police or other first responders in Louisiana will be deemed a hate crime.


http://www.ksla.com/story/32582912/blue-lives-matter-law-goes-into-effect-monday

[treestar]

1. I wonder if the right wing will have a problem with this

the same ones that have a problem with hate crime laws.

[misterhighwasted]

3. That was fast. How long has BLM been fighting for a similar law?

Note that my view doesn't diminish the honor of any in uniform.
Just saying.

[HughBeaumont]

2. Will the governor make it a hate crime for police to attack persons of color?

Blue is a choice. Black is not.

Fucking ridiculous.

[misterhighwasted]

4. Yup. My thoughts also.

Blue is a choice. Black is not.

[Jerry442]

5. "Suspect was charged with a hate crime after he rained blows..."

"...on multiple officer's fists with his face."

[yuiyoshida]

6. So does this mean if you Peacefully protest against a Police department

You could be sited and thrown in Prison for a Hate law?

[Iggo]

7. Like blue lives ever didn't matter.