If scientists are the new victim group does that mean beating up a scientist is a hate crime?

[Blackrook]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/22/science/march-for-science.html

I'm confused with all this, please explain.

 

[TheOldSchool]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/22/science/march-for-science.html

I'm confused with all this, please explain.

Conservatives have a monopoly on being victims right now. I dare you to go beat up a scientist. I'm reporting you to the FBI as we speak.