I commend Tom Tancredo for NOT coming out and offering up an apology for recent remarks he made in reference to a hypothetical question. It's been intriguing to read the hysterical rhetoric and berserk behavior on display by so many FReepers. The overall strategy and tactics are reminiscent of the personal attacks that were aimed at Tom McClintock during the 2003 recall election. As with that political event, I doubt many of Tancredo's detractors fall into the conservative catagory of American politics.
You are right. Many here have an agenda against him that has nothing to do with his comments regarding deterrence against a nuclear attack on America, and everything to do with his stance on illegal immigration.