"hope" is defined in my dictionary as
1 confident expectation that something desired may happen
and
2 expectation which has little chance of fulfilment

I fail to see any reason for poking fun at Victors's statement his meaning was obvious to all!

In addition Victor has been consistent throughout that he is expressing his "opinion" and has been open enough about his personal life to allow us to appreciate the origins of this opinion.

Now I'm content to give this whole tragic situation a "rest" as Peace has suggested (unlike the world's media) but I will defend someone's right to express non-malicious opinions without insult and artful attempts to suggest stupidity!