[Antoninus]

So are you complaining that there isn't a protection based on age, as there is based on race and gender? If so, then you're not arguing against gays being included, but rather age being excluded. I would say both are equally offensive and disgusting.

Exactly. Which is why "hate crimes" legislation is unnecessary. Setting up protected classes of citizens who deserve more protection under the law than others is antithetical to everything America has traditionally stood for.