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When confronted by an offended Muslim, Christopher Hitchens not only refused to apologise for his “Islamophobic” book title but also added insult to injury by repeating and justifying his harsh criticism of Islam. Do you support his right to freedom of speech even when it comes to criticism of... show more

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Liza Rosen1 year ago

Please share and follow me @LizaRosen0000 and @YossiBenYakar if you stand with Israel

Make Europe Great Again - M.E.G.A1 year ago

the problem is that Islamists are never happy to hear the truth and they are the most violent people. Christopher Hitchens would need more security and has to be cautious, as all of them are Radicals and killing people who insult Islam is Jihad for them to get 72 virgins

Richard Ellis1 year ago

Any religion that encourages murder of nonmembers is incompatible with a functioning society.

Not Lee Kuan Yew!1 year ago

Only if more people listened to him

Alliance Defending Freedom1 year ago

The First Amendment protects your right to peacefully express your beliefs. Alliance Defending Freedom defends your right to live out biblical truths. Claim your FREE “Know Your Rights” guide and stand firm! #FreeSpeech

Bob Crank1 year ago

What a brilliant and enlightened individual. He was spot on about religion and mainly Islam. The world is a quieter place without this man in it. RIP Christopher.

Jan Allen McDaniel1 year ago

He was a critic of Islam. Why would that be a problem? Is there something wrong with criticizing Islam--or any religion?

PixiRebel 🇺🇸1 year ago

I miss him

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