To be honest, abhorrent though his views are, they are not representative of the whole party.
I personally do not support the BNP but in this age of political correctness, the fact that they are willing to not just address but to actively focus on the issues that others are not willing to talk about is a good thing. The whole point of living in a free, democratic country is that everyone has should be free to air whatever views they wish. You may agree with them; you may not but they still have the right to express them. As Voltaire once said, "I disapprove of your views, but would fight to the death for your right to express them."
If someone does support the BNP, I see no problem with that. They are a legitimate political party and if their policies are something you identify with, it should be your own prerogative to support whichever political party you wish. I happen to not agree with many policies the current government have. I do not think that gives me a right to say that they cannot have those policies or views. the same should apply to the BNP.
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