I have always been under the impression that Hobbs' hatred of Justin was fueled by him being attracted to men and his own issues with being unable to come to terms with his sexuality. I think the bashing was partly out of a jealous rage, perhaps because he wanted Justin, or because he envied Justin being open about his desires in a way Chris can't imagine having for himself or even accepting in himself. It did not surprise me one bit when I got to season four and Daphne made that comment that she thought Chris has harbored actual desire for Justin. I would never say that Hobbs was actually in love with him, though; he proved himself to be a big piece of shit, and I don't think his character deserves justification. I think it's kind of interesting and also dramatically sickening that they chose to allude to the possibility that a gay basher could actually be gay.