Theists sometimes don't realize how utterly terrifying it can be to be openly atheist. There are people who literally want to kill you and will do so if given the chance. Look at what happened to Madalyn Murray O'Hair. Not to mention that we're the most hated minority in America. With that in mind, it's refreshing to see someone come out and shout it to the world.

Personally, I agree that PZ Myers has done us all a great service by being unflinchingly and unapologetically atheist.