christopher hitchens died.

[DesertFlower]

http://www.npr.org/2011/12/16/143595854/writer-christopher-hitchens-dies

[hootinholler]

1. May G... Oh wait.

Sad news.

[kayakjohnny]

3. I caught that!

:hi:

[Leopolds Ghost]

5. God Bless Christopher Hitchens... ;-| I'm sure he won't mind.

BTW, Christopher Hitchens talking about his illness was really sad. Not many people get to know when they will die. Especially if you don't believe in an afterlife. :cry:

[sasha031]

2. I didn't agree with him of the Iraq war

but he was a prolific writer, will be greatly missed.

[DesertFlower]

4. same here.

[NMMNG]

6. Apparently the #GodIsNotGreat Twitter trend got death threats

in response. Some people seem to feel the need to lash out in the worst way whenever their viewpoint is challenged.

This Youtube video isn't the best but it highlights some of the nastiest offenders.

[riderinthestorm]

7. Such an incredible voice. We need that kind of clarity and provocative thought

in these trying times when so many Americans still behave like sheep! For better or worse, whether you agree with him or not, he certainly understood that being meek and submissive was never the answer.

RIP Christopher!