Please read it again, he sets up no such straw man. He is quite lucid in delineating those to whom he refers.
I disagree. While he does specify a subset, he does not offer any evidence that such people, exist, are numerous, or important. There is a clear implication that most of not all Atheists included in that group. Further he generalizes his criticism of the group he invented when he concludes...
Interestingly, those decrying theocracies have no problem accepting a "state religion of amorality," which is promoted by demagogues who won't stand for any opposition.
"Really?? All those who decry theocracies have no problem with "a state religion of amorality"??? That includes not only Atheists but people of all religions who want a secular government. The author begins with a disingeious statement at best, and ends with an asininie one at best.