Why calling the Orlando shooting a hate crime matters: analysis

I came across this article which goes into detail regarding why it is important to label the Orlando shooting as a hate crime. It discusses how some crimes are considered worse than others and therefore, how we name these crimes is of great importance. Since this was a crime against a minority group, it is one that should be taken seriously. It must be considered a hate crime for all of those that felt victimized just for being part of the LGBTQ community.

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/mass-shooting-orlando-represents-both-terrorism-and-hate-crime-analysis