I think everyone’s points are that it’s a little weird for GB to think he can comfort all the suffering gays in the world, not that gays deserved to die.
I think GB’s point is that, as an individual, he is wanting to comfort those who are hurting.
To ascribe ulterior motives to GB, or to say that what he has said/done in the past nullifies this sentiment, is disingenuous or dishonest.
GB is not God. He has made mistakes. He has done the wrong thing. This isn’t wrong.