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[–] EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The quotations are getting ridiculous. This isn’t a ‘hate crime’ It’s a hate crime.

[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The quotes were because it wasn’t a declaration by the writer or an editorial choice, it was an actual quote (or snippet of one) by a public official. In this case, it’s appropriate.

They're literally quoting someone. It's standard practice in media and grammatically correct.