Read Kasparov’s Twitter feed and see if you think he’s still a great guy. He’s a Bill Kristol, Max Boot follower. He has a virulent hatred of President Trump and his supporters.
I wasn't commenting on whether or not Kasparov is a 'great guy'. I was simply noting his common-sense response in this case regardless of politics.
I have similarly pointed out instances when people with whom I vehemently disagree such as Bill Maher, or JK Rowling have had flashes of enlightenment and made salient points on particular issues such as islam and transgenderism respectively.