I do not agree that "hate crime" is an inappropriate body of law.

The intent behind an unlawful killing affects the category of crime and the range of sentences.

The "mens rea" rules require different kinds of intent for conviction of different types of crimes.

It seems wholly right that an assault effected for hate purposes should be differently treated than one for other purposes.

Incitement to violence is properly criminal - so incitement for hatecrime reasons to violence should be specially treated.