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I was wondering if you had received any complaints about a man singing religious hymns on Metrorail. For the third time now in recent months, a man in my car stands near the doorway, opens a hymn book, announces "excuse me," and starts singing a Christian hymn in a loud voice. For example, "Yes, Jesus loves me . . . "

Everyone in the car goes quiet and looks embarrassed while he sings. One woman shouted "Enough!" when he finished.

It is hard to talk or think over him. Does Metro have any rules against loud singing on the train?

I am not anti-Christian; I just hate being a captive audience for loud singing.

Kathy Franklin

Arlington

I can understand the irritation, similar to my annoyance with loud cellphone talkers in restaurants and theaters.

Metro spokesman Steven Taubenkibel says there is no law against singing on a Metro subway car or bus. You might switch to another car or a bus at the next stop, or rise above it and enjoy (?) the performance.

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