I will never understand how people can be so utterly filled with hatred and rage that they feel compelled to physically attack complete strangers simply based on that person's sexual orientation. It must be mental illness coupled with conservative values.

Infuriating, disheartening, and scary. Note the end of the article: "It is unclear if Broward County prosecutors will add an additional hate crime charge to the current aggravated battery charge facing Charles."
Unclear if a hate crime will be charged?!? This is why I utterly mistrust the legal system. Yes, they do sometimes get it right, but there is little to no consistency, which totally undermines any hope of feeling secure or protected.

That's sad to hear with homo phobes running the state. It's only going to get worse.

Glad the cops got the guy. Since the evil bastard asked about being gay, this should, without a doubt be a hate crime. Not a for sure thing for a Florida DA to prosecute however.

What a disgusting, pathetic excuse for a human being.