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Originally Posted by ChuckF
So it's OK for the state to punish someone for the content of his or her thoughts when that person's actions denote a determination to take such action? The state could punish homophobe for killing a homosexual since his actions in killing a homosexual denotes a determination to kill a homosexual? Is that what you're saying?
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No Chuck.
The action determines if there is malice. Thought is not relevant, the action is.