Head of Gay Forum of Ukraine beaten (includes picture)

[WillParkinson]

Svyatoslav Sheremet, head of Gay Forum of Ukraine, is beaten as he met with members of the media to inform them that a scheduled gay-pride parade was cancelled.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2012/01/01/photo-of-the-day-2012.html

Update: A police officer talks to Svyatoslav Sheremet (R), head of Gay-Forum of Ukraine public organization, who was beaten by unidentified people, in Kiev, May 20, 2012. Sheremet was attacked after meeting with members of the media to inform them that a scheduled gay parade was cancelled. The attackers ran off when they realised members of the media were documenting the attack.

[HillWilliam]

1. Cowards

They're all for whoopin' up on somebody until they realize they're caught and there will be consequences.

No pity for bullies.

[William769]

2. Dusgusting.

[Jamastiene]

3. I still don't get why some people assault gay people like that.

Does anyone know if any psychological studies have been done to figure out why?