"As someone who grew up with Voltaire's maxim "I may disagree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it," I am troubled by the implications of the article."

A quick edit and here's what I'd offer: "As someone who grew up with Voltaire's maxim "I may disagree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it," I am troubled by the negativity and narrow-mindedness of many commenters on these pages."