It only matters in so much as understanding a person’s motivations. Motivations matter because it’s an indicator of whether a person might be open to change by education or if it’s something rooted more deeply.
As for what impact that should have on a person’s legal right to be a bigot? None.
Does it matter if they think it’s evil, though? What if they thought that all gingers must be eliminated because they’re evil?
It’s still hate.
So, if they’re not open to being educated, then fuck them.
It only matters in so much as understanding a person’s motivations. Motivations matter because it’s an indicator of whether a person might be open to change by education or if it’s something rooted more deeply.
As for what impact that should have on a person’s legal right to be a bigot? None.