Christopher Hitchens, 1949-2011.

[Goosefeather]

So notable writer, journalist and polemicist Christopher Hitchens has finally lost his battle with cancer. Whatever your views on his opinions (the majority of which are probably board-inappropriate, so let's try to stay clear of derailing the topic and discussing them), I believe the world has undeniably lost a great mind and an inspiration.

RIP, Christopher.

[DraPrime]

Requiescat in Pace Mr. Hitchens. We would have disagreed on many things had we met, but I hope that you are at peace now.

[Asta Kask]

Goodnight sweet prince...

[Partysan]

A man I highly respected for not letting false politeness get in the way of saying what has to be said. We'll remember what you've taught us.

[Liffguard]

Agree with him or not, love him or hate him, he had his opinions and he argued them with passion, conviction and eloquence. RIP.

[Nix Nihila]

:smallfrown:

I always enjoyed reading his pieces, he helped me to think in new and interesting ways, and was not afraid to say what he thought needed to be said.

[KnightDisciple]

Rest in peace, and may his family find comfort and peace in this difficult time.

[Private-Prinny]

Hitch will be missed. I count myself lucky to have been alive when he was alive. That eloquence and critical thought are hard, if not impossible, to replace.

[Dr. Roboto]

Agreement with all of the above. Rest in peace.

[Klose_the_Sith]

While I never read anywhere near as much of his material as I should have (even though what I did was very interesting) I'll probably remember him most fondly for the superb debating I saw him display. May he rest in peace.

[Vacant]

I feel bad for those who knew him personally, though I had no great attachment to his work.