Reactions to Charlie Kirk’s assassination are yet another reminder that the U.S. is beset with irreconcilable differences between the two main factions. From JD Breen at lewrockwell.com:
Charlie Kirk’s killing, and what it portends.
After offering thoughts a few hours after Charlie Kirk was killed, I decided to wait for some facts before providing more opinions.
Nine days later, I realize if I keep doing that I may never say anything (which most readers would probably appreciate).
This incident was obviously tragic. But it strikes closer to home, and further afield, than I initially knew.
Insulting Assumption
While I was familiar with Charlie Kirk, I wasn’t his target market. As I noted last week, I’d heard a few interviews and seen some clips.
Before I did, my impression was he was a run-of-the-mill conservative who made his name debating college kids… like a less abrasive Ben Shapiro.
After listening to more of him the last few days, I rescind that insulting assumption. For one thing, he was more pleasant and thoughtful than Shapiro. And his knowledge, intellect, and style were far superior to the standard Fox News mouthpiece or neocon shill.
My elder son (a recent college graduate) was a fan. But apparently he was more than that. The assassin took one of his admirable heroes. And Lord knows young men need more of those.
Not that Alexander agreed with everything Kirk said. But he respected how and where he said it… on college campuses, addressing opposing views with amicable debate. For doing so, Charlie Kirk lost his life.
No New Man workers utopia will drive comrade lefty to more violence?
Comrade kommissar Comey was indicted today.