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Why hasn't Christopher Hitchens ...
by David Edenden

Why hasn't Christopher Hitchens ever commented on the lack of minority rights for ethnic Macedonians in Greece.

Was it part of your divorce settlement from Ms. Greek Cypriot to never disparage racist Greek policy against Greece as it continually vioaltes the human rights of the Macedonians and Turks in Greece?

Also, Chris, can you send to me the article that you wrote for "The European" see below.

Thanks and don't be a stranger!

April 7, 1993

To: The European "Letters to the Editor"
Re: "Not Just Paranoid about Macedonia" by Christopher Hitchens, April 1-7,

Mr. Hitchens is incorrect when he stated the title of "King of the Hellenes" was forced upon the newly crowned Greek King George "in deference to Ottoman objections to the original formulation 'King of the Greeks'". In the same way that Germans call their country Deutchland in their language, Greeks call themselves Hellenes and their country Hellas in their language. The word "Greece" like the word "Germany" is based on ancient Roman usage.

The rest of the article is similarly flawed. It reminds me of a lecture on sexual technique that is given by a virgin. Although some of the facts may be right, the insight that one might gain from a more intimate knowledge and direct experience is missing.

Please no more "if this is Tuesday, this must be Macedonia (or is it Moldova?)" type of articles.

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Re: Why hasn't Christopher Hitchens ...
by Jams
You totally nailed him David. That'll teach Hitchens to write the article he wants to write instead of the article you want him to write.
Re: Why hasn't Christopher Hitchens ...
by David Edenden
I am just pointing out that Christopher Hitchens is a world class hypocrite and racist enabler masquerading as some sort of ... i don't know what>
Re: Why hasn't Christopher Hitchens ...
by David Edenden

Also, what I meant to say:

"Those who live in glass houses, should not throw stones."

Hitchens should not complain about the splinter in Mandela's eye, when he has a log in his eye!

I am sure you will agree, know that you have all the facts!

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