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p> HITCHENS FOR SENATE br> Re: David Holman's Smoking Room : /p> p>Of course, Hitchens gets it right regarding the smoking ban in D.C. One of my favorite eateries on the Hill, very near where I live, is a smokers' paradise. They also have the best waffles and chili burgers in town. Sometimes I go and deal with the smoking, sometimes I go and sit outside, and sometimes I choose not to deal with the smoking and go elsewhere. See, that is how an adult makes a decision about patronizing restaurants/bars where smoking is allowed. By the way, ever noticed how most of the people who work in bars smoke also? Just say NO to our elected morons making decisions for us. br> -- Ben Berry br> People's Republic of D.C. /p>

Mr. Hitchens admirably and pointedly illustrates why we split with the Crown in the first place. He has declared his independence from the tyranny of the left with his argument before the D.C. Council adding to his Bill of Rights. He is a shining example for us all though he be but an American-in-waiting.

p>The citizenship application of Mr. Hitchens ought to be immediately advanced to the head of the queue, thereby creating the earliest possibility of his election to the Senate. With that accomplished, the intelligence and civility level of the World's Greatest Deliberative Body would at least double during his term of office. As his would be only one of a hundred votes, the quality of legislation would scarcely be affected. However, the quality of debate would be infinitely greater and Hitch could very well become the first to achieve superstar status via C-Span. br> -- Dennis Sevakis

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