71.   But Mullins argued that hate crimes are so heinous that they deserve special treatment.

72.   But it is a major offense, a hate crime, because it terrorizes not only the family in question but every other family like it.

73.   But Pigott says not every incident reported as a hate crime actually qualifies as one.

74.   But Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott said the Senate should be working on anti-terrorism measures, not hate crimes.

75.   But since jurisdictions define hate crimes differently and reporting is voluntary, White House officials cautioned that those numbers were unreliable.

76.   But sinking real estate prices, hate crimes and an entrenched old guard with little tolerance for newcomers have left her wondering if she made the right move.

77.   But new perils, including school massacres and hate crimes, now crowd into their thoughts.

78.   But police officials said they had not uncovered any evidence that the killing was a hate crime or related to his involvement in the group.

79.   But the change, she said, has little meaning in New York state, which does not allow for stiffer penalties for hate crimes.