Are homophobes more likely to be criminals?

Question

You always read about homophobes who kill gay people or attack gay people physically. Is this because a typical homophobe is more prone to criminal behavior? If so, what can be done to protect innocent people from these scumbags?

Answer 1

Interesting theory! And plausible! The "phobe" part of their disorder indicates deep seated fear, and fear can cause one to act irrationally and even violently.

I've had the thought that since the majority of violent crime in general is perpetrated by men, perhaps society should do something to separate them from women and children until they can learn to behave. (I'd sure miss my husband, though...)

Answer 2

Yes. Phobias are fear. The phobic individual is more likely to attack an innocent person because they imagine themselves or their life styles to be under attack. In their warped minds they truly believe they are the victims.

Answer 3

Hateful people are more likely to commit interpersonal crimes. That could apply to a hateful gay person. Doesn't matter WHO we're talking about really. Where there is irrational hate, there will be irrational crimes.

Answer 4

It comes down to learned prejudice, fear of someone different, ignorance breeds intollerance and hatred.

Answer 5

I think straight people are wired to be afraid of homos, and it's their defense mechanism to be afraid of them.

You know how homos say they're just "wired" to be gay, well, straight people are "wired" to be straight, and are disgusted by the thought of a homo.

Anger creates violence. Some people are afraid of homos, and angry at them. They're "wired" that way. Perhaps the straight man was angry, afraid, or felt intimidated by a ****** coming on to him.

Answer 6

Fear does not induce violence.
Stupidity would fit better into that category.