"You are, however, free to think what you want. You are not free to use your power to influence others to hate."

Isn't that a bit self-contradictory? Aren't the people who are being 'influenced' also free to formulate their own opinions? All of us here have condemned the BNP, despite having been subjected to their propaganda. I doubt someone who was in no way rascist beforehand would be convinced by the ramblings of a group of neo-nazi idiots.

I do think the leader should be locked up, because he is evidently a dangerous man regardless of his political views. One doesn't stockpile illegal weapons unless one intends to use them, after all.
However, legislation that stifles in any way freedom of speech is open to abuse, not just by the present government but by any subsequent government. That has to be taken into account- even on the off-chance that Tony and his pals are acting with good intention, in this period of time when our liberties are being quietly taken away it's important to consider the future.

Just playinmg Devils advocate...