Personally, I find it extremely strange that this man got a lot of flak from the gay community for being conservative. I definitely have encountered a lot more straight people who have complained about gay Christians than gay people complaining about gay conservatives/Christians. In fact, this is the first time I've ever heard of a gay person being upset over a gay Christian. Confused? Yes. Upset? Nope.
Honestly.... I think there's more to the story. (Isn't there always?)
However, I think it's awful that he got a beating. Hate crime? Sigh... I am pretty sure I know where you are going with this. If someone says "No it's not a hate crime." Then you obviously are waiting in the bushes to come out going "AH HA!! HYPOCRITE!!!" You probably do have another response if someone does answer "Yes, it's a hate crime". pfft.
That's why you are not answering the "yes or no" questions now. You are waiting till people respond so that you can "prove" something.
Don't feel like answering your question.