Hi Hive account@steemitgay. It’s unfortunate that this man will be going to prison because of this hate. You ask why someone would make this choice knowing the consequences, but I think it’s clear enough by now that hate makes no sense and has no proper reasoning.

I think the word of advice comes off a bit crass, though I understand if it’s fueled by frustration. My hope (as is my hope for anyone incarcerated) is that his imprisonment will rehabilitate and reconcile him to the LGBT+ community. If abused in prison, it’s unlikely we will see that happen, so I will just remain hopeful for him. Prison isn’t the end of someone’s life, even if they deserve their sentence.