He could be so right, and so wrong. When he was announced as a guest on a TV show, I was as likely to say, "Oh no," as to celebrate. So I was surprised by how sad his passing made me.
He was not a slave to any strict party line, as I'm afraid I mostly am, and I can respect an independent, honest thinker such as he was.
I've read several tributes from Hitchens's friends today, and a quote by Jacob Weisberg sums up the way I feel as well as anything.
"Here's what I learned from Christopher Hitchens in the 25 years I knew him. Don't let anyone else do your thinking for you. Follow your principles to the end. Don't flinch from the truth. Repeat until the last ounce of strength drains from your body."
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