A reader writes:
Yes, I love that clip of Hitchens refusing to stand down for the bullying and buffoonery of Sean Hannity. This is why Hitchens is so valuable in the fight against religious fundamentalism. He lives for getting dirty in the trenches of what passes for political debate in today’s climate. He lives for the opportunity to take on buffoons and bullies like Hannity defending Christianism on the right and Hedges defending Islamism on the left.
By contrast, Sam Harris, who I admire and respect greatly, is far less confrontational and far more polite and reserved, and thus I find myself almost yelling at the computer screen for Sam to defend himself whenever another youtube clip of him "debating" Nancy Grace or the like appears.
Harris won’t sink to Grace or Hannity’s level. Hitchens will, and I love him for it.
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