Well, it makes sense to me.
I would never join an alt-right group for example but it is important to me to live in a country where I have the political freedom to do so if I wish. To me this issue means just that and no more.
I accept that any desire for me to drink again is the AV but my wish to have the freedom to choose is me. To be honest, if I didn't feel I had the freedom to abandon my Big Plan if I wanted to, and let me say again I will not abandon the plan then I would feel brain-washed. You may not feel this, and perhaps no one else would, but I would and so that is my view.
I think it is best to agree to disagree on this one.