Geert Wilders's trial started yesterday. He is being charged with inciting hatred of Muslims. Some people are encouraging bloggers (and others) to support him because his prosecution represents a blow to freedom of speech.
Now, while it is true that he should not be prosecuted I find it very difficult to promote this man as a champion of freedom. He has stated openly his desire to ban certain books he doesn't like, ban clothes he doesn't like and ban the free movement of people he doesn't like.
Yes, we must defend everyone's freedoms but that doesn't require us to turn every victim of the State into a golden martyr.
UPDATE: I have expanded on this point more here.