Matthew Shepherd has nothing to do with the fact that this article is using tragedy for political gain. Are you suggesting that because some people use Matthew Shepherd's death for gain, that the Traditional Values Coalition should use child molestation stories? That's known as "Two wrongs make a right,".... and it's wrong.
"Don't believe me?"
I'm willing to take your word for it that physical assaults on gay kids is on the decline.
"Check out any newspaper piece on the latest stats regarding anti-gay attacks. Then, subtract the "incidents" of non-physical name-calling. You will come up with a reduced number that doubtless will NOT be the headline for the story."
So the media distorts all sorts of stories. Tell me something I don't know. ;-)
Asked and answered, except from you. And what was that about consent again?