Military gay murder hate crime

Since , there have been mass killings and 2, deaths as of Nov. Here is the problem. Ironically, part of the reason for violence against L. For example, in only one hate crime was reported for the entire state of Mississippi. Anti-gay murders tend to be especially savage. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, has omitted any mention of gays when talking about the massacre, and Representative Pete Sessions of Texas has said the site of the shooting was not a gay club. Jared Polis ordered flags on all public buildings in Colorado to be flown at half-staff for five days to honor each of the five who were killed.

A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Retrieved October 30, He said he wishes he could have saved the five who were killed.