Let's be clear: As with Pulse, *it does not matter* what motive is ultimately determined for this shooting in Colorado Springs. The LGBTQ community was targeted, we will experience fear as a result, and those inspired by hateful rhetoric against us will see violence as a choice.
Violent rhetoric against trans people, against drag performers, and against the LGBTQ community broadly has been escalating for months, and the @nytimes has only helped it along with pieces reinforcing anti-trans messaging, including just this week. That context can't be ignored.