Rousseau, the French philosopher and champion of liberty was hunted and pursued from one place to another because of his opinions. When Voltaire, another philosopher and writer heard of it, he invited Rousseau to come and live in his house. When Rousseau finally arrived, Voltaire said, "I do not agree with a word you say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it".
I deplore the BNP and everything they stand for. But I cannot accept the idea that banning the party's members from working with children and young people is the right way to combat the BNP as some members of the General Teaching Council are currently suggesting.
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