Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-02-01 03:12:12 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: EFFC6A9F9A5342A646DC6FA0E1DEF34A9210DBF5770728A8EC648F7D124882A8
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The poster conflates hate crimes based on religion with the destruction of statues of people. Michael Cassidy was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief. The statue served as a constitutional argument that specific religions should not be given preferential treatment. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12868343/Michael-Cassidy-destroy-Satanic-display-Iowa-State-Capitol.html
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