The simple fact that the author posted anonymously demonstrates two things: 1. Whomever wrote it isn't proud enough to put a name to it. 2. It's a problem enough to warrant anonymity.
And that's a problem.
Assuming the former (rather sad state of affairs), this short interview with Steven Pinker should explain why a society where people fear retaliation for voicing 'outrageous' views is fucked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0W9sSqeJnA
2. It's not.