Charles Koehler interviews George Peach, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney, about his stance on violence against the LGBTQ+ community and his office's approach to hate crimes. Peach asserts that his office prosecutes crimes regardless of the victim's sexual orientation and suggests that the LGBTQ+ community should address any complaints directly to the police or his office. He dismisses the need for a specific program to improve relations with the LGBTQ+ community, citing a lack of complaints. Peach also defends his use of the term "queer," stating it was a term used in his neighborhood and not meant to be derogatory. He expresses skepticism about the 1987 Department of Justice study on hate crimes and denies any systemic unfairness towards LGBTQ+ individuals. Peach also discusses the adequacy of police resources, the enforcement of public sex laws, and his personal opinions on homosexuality.