I have to say this and get this off my chest!!!
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Ok so I do not like discussing controversial things especially political or religious based topics but after what my 13 year old son showed me today I cannot stop myself! I don't care what political party you support I don't care what your political point of views are. We can disagree about any and everything and violence will never be a reasonable response to our disagreements. I didn't know who Charlie Kirk was and I don't care what controversial things that man said or did, nothing justified him being shot in front of his family and all those other kids on a college campus! NOTHING JUSTIFIES IT! We have the right to freedom of speech for a reason just like we have the right to bear arms but we as a society we as a people don't have the right to shoot someone for speaking their mind about certain topics, and or supporting certain politicians, and or political campaigns.! Even more messed up is all those who were present, recoding this mans interview, and got his death on video, why the hell are you posting these videos online on your snap chats, and tik toks, and facebooks, and all the other platforms out there. This mans life ended violently for no justifiable reason! So when my 13 year old son comes home and shows me this video it made me sick and when he told me this mans wife and children were present and saw their dad and husband lose his life and that it happened on a college campus I became enraged! I don't care who you are what you have said or who you have supported no one and I mean no one deserves to be killed in front of their family and in front of thousands of other people's children, wives, husbands, brothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents, family members! Everyone there was someone's family, and they were witnesses to a person's life ending violently, and all because someone didn't like what he said or didn't like who he's supported! If this is what the world is coming to I don't want to be apart of it anymore, I don't want my children to be apart of it anymore. Humanity is lost and our values and morals are gone! WAKE UP PEOPLE ITS TIME TO BE THE CHANGE WE ALL WANT TO SEE AND TO DO THIS WE HAVE TO STOP ALL THE HATE AND FIND LOVE AGAIN! My prayers are with Charlie Hicks Wife and Children and Family as should anyone who reads this! My prayers will also be with all those who witnessed this tragedy! I don't have to agree with you and I don't have to like you, but to kill over such things, to end someone else's life over disagreements and or matter of opinions, and or because I do or don't support something you do or do not support? Yeah no I don't think so and those people who have such mind sets and thoughts you are what is wrong with today's humanity you are the problem and you are the reason for the world being like it is today! The only way to change things is start doing the right things and the right thing will never be violence nor will it be to glorify such violence by posting it onto social media! It's not ok! So I will also pray for those of you who have these sick and sad mind sets and I will pray for those people who glorified this mans death by posting it online! Because someone needs to be praying for you! It's time to change people and it's time to end all this senseless violence!
The tragic incident involving Charlie Kirk serves as a painful reminder of how deeply divided society has become and how dangerous that division can be. It is critical to emphasize that freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democracy, allowing diverse ideas and opinions to flourish without fear of violent reprisal. Yet, the shooting of a man for expressing his views or political opinions shatters this principle and causes irreparable harm not just to the individual but to entire communities. Violence in response to disagreement breeds fear and mistrust among people, especially those young witnesses like the author's 13-year-old son, who saw firsthand the video of this horrific act. Witnesses to such violence carry the emotional scars for life, and the fact that this occurred on a college campus—a place meant for learning and open dialogue—makes it even more disturbing. The normalization of recording and sharing these violent moments on social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat can further desensitize society and inadvertently glorify the tragedy. It is important for all of us, regardless of political stance or beliefs, to condemn such acts unequivocally. The culture of hate and extremism is a threat to humanity’s shared values of respect, empathy, and coexistence. Rather than escalating conflict with violence or online sensationalism, we must work towards building understanding through conversations, education, and compassion. Moreover, this situation highlights the urgent need to address mental health, gun control, and the ways social media might contribute to societal divisions. As a community, promoting peace means actively opposing hate speech, racist rhetoric, and any form of discrimination that can lead to such outrageous outcomes. The call to "wake up" and "be the change we want to see" is a message that resonates deeply in these times. Loving and respecting one another despite differences is the only path forward to ensure that future generations grow up in a world free from the fear of violence over opinions or political beliefs. Each person can contribute by fostering kindness in their circles, reporting harmful content online, and supporting victims and their families with empathy. Ultimately, ending this senseless violence requires collective awareness and action. By embracing the core values of humanity and refusing to tolerate hate, we can hope to rebuild a society where freedom of speech and personal safety coexist, protecting everyone’s right to live and express themselves without fear.
