You know something’s fishy when politicians start using fancy phrases like “bias crime” instead of just calling something a crime.
And that’s exactly what’s happening with Senate Bill 62 (SB62) — a new law being pushed by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford that smells more like a political stunt than sound justice.
Let’s break it down…
What’s SB62 All About?
In simple terms, this bill would make it a bias crime — a fancy term cooked up in political kitchens — if someone does one of the following because of another person’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other “protected class”:
- Messes with someone’s property to “substantially annoy or inconvenience” them.
- Touches someone in a way they find “offensive.”
- Says something that causes “alarm” — including making threats that might upset someone.
That’s it.
A bad joke, a heated argument, or even putting a political sign in the wrong spot could now land you in trouble if someone feels targeted.
And if they feel enough distress? They can sue you for damages too.
It’s a soft-punch misdemeanor on paper, but the door it opens is wide enough to drive a political witch hunt through.
Ford wants these “bias crimes” tracked, published, and handed over to the feds. He’s also tossing $100,000 of taxpayer money into a new state fund for “survivors” of these so-called crimes.
The Real Problem: Special Laws for Special Groups
Now here’s the real kicker: this bill spits in the face of the 14th Amendment. That’s the one that says we’re all supposed to be equal under the law — no matter who you are.
But SB62 tosses that idea in the trash.
It creates a two-tiered justice system — one for “protected” folks and another for the rest of us.
If you’re in one of Ford’s preferred classes, you get special protections, special lawsuits, and special reporting.
If you’re not? Well, too bad.
That ain’t justice — that’s favoritism dressed up as fairness.
Thought Crimes, Not Real Crimes
Let’s say you argue with your neighbor over a parking spot.
If that neighbor claims they felt you were motivated by bias — even if you weren’t — now you’re looking at a bias crime.
This thing criminalizes intent and perception, not actual actions. It’s not about what you did, but what someone thinks you were thinking when you did it.
Sound familiar? It should.
This is the same kind of “thought crime” nonsense we used to mock in dystopian books like 1984.
Why Is Aaron Ford Doing This?
Easy. He’s running for governor and it plays well with the national media.
It checks the right political boxes and lets him look like a hero to certain activist groups, even if it means throwing common sense out the window.
Ford claims it’s about protecting people from hate.
But let’s be honest — we already have laws for threats, assault, harassment, and property damage.
What we don’t need is a new set of rules that only apply if someone feels targeted because of who they are.
That’s not justice. That’s political theater.
What Supporters Say (And Why It Doesn’t Hold Water)
Supporters argue this bill is needed because bias crimes are on the rise. But here’s the thing — actual numbers on these incidents are all over the place.
And more often than not, what gets labeled a “hate crime” ends up being a misunderstanding, a hoax, or a plain ol’ crime that didn’t need special labeling.
Even the FBI’s own data has holes the size of a cattle gate — because reporting is inconsistent and the definitions are squishy.
They also say the bill will “support survivors.”
Survivors? From what — someone saying something rude?
Give me a break.
What This Means for Everyday Folks
If SB62 passes, you could be one heated conversation away from being labeled a bigot, sued in court, and splashed across a public database — all for making someone “feel” upset.
That’s not how America is supposed to work.
We’re a country built on equal treatment, not equal feelings.
Our laws should punish actual crimes, not what people think you meant.
And they sure as heck shouldn’t be giving government power to pick and choose which victims get justice based on what group they belong to.
Final Word: Tell ‘Em “No Deal”
If you believe in equal protection under the law…
If you believe in free speech and personal responsibility…
And if you believe politicians like Aaron Ford should be held accountable for pushing this kind of woke nonsense…
Then it’s time to say: NO to SB62.
Call your legislator. Write a letter. Show up and speak out. Because once this kind of law gets passed, it’s a short trip from common sense to crazy town.
And neighbor, we’re not going there without a fight.
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