I think the main point the author was trying to make was people shouldn't go overboard and try to silence someone when they disagree with their opinions. You ca

I think the main point the author was trying to make was people shouldn't go overboard and try to silence someone when they disagree with their opinions. You can disagree with the author, dislike their view point, view him as a sinner or an ass, but still can work with and accept his position as something he believes in, and something you don't need to approve of. The article is pretty scattered in terms of points the author is trying to make, he tries to separate acceptance from approval, but also writes way too much about how he isn't a bigot. But I think the main take away here is the quote stated in the beginning. "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." -- Evelyn Beatrice Hall (summarising Voltaire) You can deny the relationship the author has with their wife, and that may make you an ass, but do you deserve to be harassed and lose your job over it?