Even if Microsoft was evil, Gates is still an inspiration to me.
Err... no.
It's beyond ridiculous to compare anything that Gates did to physical violence. He had a few vicious, harmful business tactics. His overall benefit to society, especially if you include his philanthropic work, is likely beyond what most people here will ever achieve.
System were corrupt because of him.
Next to that, beating one child is less harm, not matter how awful it is.
Some of us are innately more immoral/moral.