Your motto "Just Think" is exactly what Charlie incited to those that walked up to the mic. As someone who did not really see things the way he did, I still very much enjoyed watching him challenge the why of their thoughts. I was so impressed and I came to really his respect his views and beliefs.... because they were his. Some of those students really had no clue why they believed what they believed. We need more of this, more dialogue, more patience, more listening. Great read , and love the title.
Thank you. I also disagreed with some of his positions, and I agree with everything you said here -- and I think it's exactly the kind of reaction he would have hoped for.
I COMPLETELY ECHO your sentiment here. I usually don't comment in public any insane act. I don't like to amplify the reach of insane people, but I look at this tragic event and I can't find one single justification for this awful horrific crime that took the life of this young man.
Having said that, I like to believe you also echoed the outrage and condemnation of many Americans following the heinous acts you sure condemned (although I can't find any of your posts on the matter):
* Arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor's residence (April 2025): An individual broke into the Pennsylvania governor's residence and set it on fire while Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were inside.
* Attack on Paul Pelosi (October 2022): The husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was bludgeoned with a hammer in his home. The attacker was motivated by right-wing conspiracy theories and sought to take the Speaker hostage.
Many BRILLIANT minds amplified conspiracy theories about the attack.
* Assassination of Minnesota State Representative (2025): Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot.
* Assassination attempt on Louisville mayoral candidate (February 2022): Craig Greenberg, a Democrat, was targeted in a shooting at his campaign headquarters.
* Shooting of New Mexico lawmakers (2023–2024): A Republican candidate who lost his election organized a series of shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials.
* Threats against Michigan officials: Democratic officials in Michigan, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, have faced repeated harassment and threats, including swatting attacks and bomb threats.
* Bomb threats against Oregon Democrats (September 2025): The three top Democrats in the Oregon Senate received bomb threats in an email. They were part of a wider pattern of disruptive threats in Oregon politics.
Let me know if have something ready to go. Happy to echo that one too!
your comment just proves my points. Starting from “the dead guy,” to “he has (oops…had)” to the quip on baseball, it oozes spite and callousness.
Charlie Kirk may have hated the word empathy, but he showed plenty of it on plenty of occasions – empathy implies understanding, not agreeing and validating;
‘Affirming care’, pushed for profit and political agendas, has ruined many lives already. If you think empathy, kindness and respect are on the side of those who push kids at a young age into mind- and body-altering drugs and surgeries, you are sadly mistaken;
I don’t agree with all of Charlie Kirk’s positions, but I do not need to agree with everything he said or believed in to respect and admire who he was and what he did. But it’s much easier to slap one simple dismissive label on him and be done.
You conclude that “the world is a better, safer place without him.” Again, nothing could better prove my points. But by all means, keep laughing.
Again Marco... show JP how empathic you were in all those attacks listed below. I'm sure you wrote about it. I'm sure it's there somewhere... is got to be my google not working well enough 🙃
I'm sure you were moved when a deranged subhuman attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer... and I'm positive you didn't believe ANY of the laughable conspiracy theories. 🙃🙃🙃
Your motto "Just Think" is exactly what Charlie incited to those that walked up to the mic. As someone who did not really see things the way he did, I still very much enjoyed watching him challenge the why of their thoughts. I was so impressed and I came to really his respect his views and beliefs.... because they were his. Some of those students really had no clue why they believed what they believed. We need more of this, more dialogue, more patience, more listening. Great read , and love the title.
Thank you. I also disagreed with some of his positions, and I agree with everything you said here -- and I think it's exactly the kind of reaction he would have hoped for.
I COMPLETELY ECHO your sentiment here. I usually don't comment in public any insane act. I don't like to amplify the reach of insane people, but I look at this tragic event and I can't find one single justification for this awful horrific crime that took the life of this young man.
Having said that, I like to believe you also echoed the outrage and condemnation of many Americans following the heinous acts you sure condemned (although I can't find any of your posts on the matter):
* Arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor's residence (April 2025): An individual broke into the Pennsylvania governor's residence and set it on fire while Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were inside.
* Attack on Paul Pelosi (October 2022): The husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was bludgeoned with a hammer in his home. The attacker was motivated by right-wing conspiracy theories and sought to take the Speaker hostage.
Many BRILLIANT minds amplified conspiracy theories about the attack.
* Assassination of Minnesota State Representative (2025): Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot.
* Assassination attempt on Louisville mayoral candidate (February 2022): Craig Greenberg, a Democrat, was targeted in a shooting at his campaign headquarters.
* Shooting of New Mexico lawmakers (2023–2024): A Republican candidate who lost his election organized a series of shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials.
* Threats against Michigan officials: Democratic officials in Michigan, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, have faced repeated harassment and threats, including swatting attacks and bomb threats.
* Bomb threats against Oregon Democrats (September 2025): The three top Democrats in the Oregon Senate received bomb threats in an email. They were part of a wider pattern of disruptive threats in Oregon politics.
Let me know if have something ready to go. Happy to echo that one too!
JP,
your comment just proves my points. Starting from “the dead guy,” to “he has (oops…had)” to the quip on baseball, it oozes spite and callousness.
Charlie Kirk may have hated the word empathy, but he showed plenty of it on plenty of occasions – empathy implies understanding, not agreeing and validating;
‘Affirming care’, pushed for profit and political agendas, has ruined many lives already. If you think empathy, kindness and respect are on the side of those who push kids at a young age into mind- and body-altering drugs and surgeries, you are sadly mistaken;
I don’t agree with all of Charlie Kirk’s positions, but I do not need to agree with everything he said or believed in to respect and admire who he was and what he did. But it’s much easier to slap one simple dismissive label on him and be done.
You conclude that “the world is a better, safer place without him.” Again, nothing could better prove my points. But by all means, keep laughing.
Again Marco... show JP how empathic you were in all those attacks listed below. I'm sure you wrote about it. I'm sure it's there somewhere... is got to be my google not working well enough 🙃
I'm sure you were moved when a deranged subhuman attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer... and I'm positive you didn't believe ANY of the laughable conspiracy theories. 🙃🙃🙃
JP, once you say someone deserves to die for expressing views you disagree with, I think you've said enough. I'm done here.
I very plainly say “he should not have been killed.”