Here's the problem and maybe reveals a bit of misunderstanding of civic policy by this upstart group with good intentions . . .
KCMO does not govern state or federal laws . . . THAT is typically who/what enacts criminal codes related to hate crime.
KCMO lawmakers govern MUNICIPAL codes and their legislative power to enact criminal penalties is extremely limited. Any legislation they pass wouldn't be worth much beyond encouragement.
The basics of this story, as reported, reveals that the group still has a lot to learn about how local government works.
And THAT is why most newsies are ignoring this press release . . .
Members of the commission sent a letter to the Kansas City Council Monday. The letter urges council members to pass an ordinance that would classify crimes against members of the LGBTQ community as hate crimes.
The commission says it’s an issue that needs more attention in Kansas City.
“Defining it and enforcing it is the only way we’ll eradicate anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in the Kansas City community,” Justice Horn, commission chair, posted.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Kansas City's LGBTQ+ leaders push for hate crime penalties
Kansas City's LGBTQ+ Commission asks City Council to consider an ordinance establishing hate crime penalties against LGBTQ+ community.
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