We should be allowed to insult each other. In general. But here is the thing - if should be non discriminatory. The bullshit and idiocy should be called on spot without taking into consideration the race, gender,age, color and attitude towards my little pony of the offender.

So as long as Linus treats everyone as a inferior retard until proven otherwise it is ok with me.

I think racism and sexism (and lots of other isms that split people on us and the others) don't have place in a society but I will fight very hard for the right of the people to express misanthropy.

TL DR: As long as Linus insults everybody it is ok.