The shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk demonstrates that crime knows no partisanship or political party and can happen to anyone, anywhere.
"I think it's worth it. I think it's worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights."
Kirk made this statement during an April 5, 2023, TPUSA Faith event that took place on the Salt Lake City campus of Awaken Church.
Jesus. Such a flippant comment. His parents raised someone that apparently never had to own up to his words and deeds. Until now. (I know nothing about his parents and I feel very badly for them and for his family.) trump must be thrilled to have another distraction.
Unfortunately, you are correct. Live by the sword and die by the sword was exactly my thoughts. Although I do not rejoice that this man was murdered despite his politics being polar opposite of mine
How is this any more horrific than children getting shot while in school? I find it very hard to feel any sympathy or empathy (an emotion Kirk said was a made-up New Age term) for the man. I do, however, feel badly for his children.
"A few gun deaths are worth it to protect our Second Amendment rights."- Charlie Kirk
The proof, as they say, is in the pudding.
Misinterpreting the Constitution to suit a political party's objectives is always destructive, no matter which party.
But 15,186 gun deaths in 2025 in the USA IS NOT "A FEW" GUN DEATHS.
My thoughts and prayers are with Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, in addition to Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, all murdered in June by a Trump MAGA fanatic.
None of THEM endorsed the murderous NRA and its self-dealing, profiteering view of gun ownership.
The FAILING USA is imploding under the weight of its warped values. SAD!!!
Very sad... However, we can forget about MAGAs embracing gun-control. Not gonna happen. They always parrot that old untruth: "Guns don't kill people; people kill people. Since it is one of their own, they may tone it down. If it were a Democrat, a black or brown person they would probably call for more guns. I am thinking the Mango Mussolini may even send the National Guard into that little Utah city, but he appears only to send them to Blue cities. We know that Utah is very Red. Oh well...
With Kirk's death watch for the right-wing social media and podcasters to start using his untimely death to gaslight the public as " further proof of the lefties continued violence".
So very sad that his young life was cut short over politics. Prayers for Charlie Kirk’s family.
Political violence is never the answer! It has been exacerbated by this president though. He has absolutely divided us and it has shifted this country into a hateful filled republic. It has to change.
We don't know that politics had anything to do with it. He might have had an affair with someone else's wife, or defrauded someone, or any of thousands of personal reasons. Maybe he was sacrificed by the Repugs precisely to incite more violence from the Right. A false flag, as Republicans love to call any violence that reflects poorly on them.
Trump has divided America his hate speeches have put people lives at stake for Democrats and Republicans until he’s out of office I see more political violence coming. He could care less Kirk is dead. Last in a restaurant women were chanting at him he was scared the look his face. He’s a coward he should have listen to them instead he was yelling like idiot. He’s just making money from Americans stealing millions making deals around the world as he causes destruction and distraction so no one see him. He will destroy everything he touches at WH. He will steal our artifacts. This make me ill. Conservatives will blame all but guns these people are hollow cowards
Maybe I was clear enough about what these Conservatives will blame all but not guns. I sorry about that.
Other countries don’t have as many mass shootings and killing as the United States does. Until our country get handle on these AK OR ARs
I understand hunting, target shooting. The rifles that military has is different that they use in school mass shooting. It’s sick. I know no other word.
I hate to say it because it's not what Jesus would do, but the devil side of me egged on by the destruction of our country over the last 8 months believes words should have consequences and Kirk's words came home to roost. This is not the answer, but many including me, believe it is the way the wrongs will begin to be righted.
Another tragic day for the people of this country who live in a state of violence with the use of guns. This is not a political divide. It’s a moral one
The ball rolls downhill. Look to the leadership for your answers . Corruption in our leadership sends a message that it is ok to lie, cheat and steal your way to the top. Death due to gun violence, whether it is one person or a school full of children is not EVER ok to justify the second amendment.
As a teacher who had to undergo active shooter drills every year, and deal with the terror of children who were told to stand on toilet so their feet wouldn't show - just in case the shooter came into the bathroom - because we were not allowed to allow that student back in our locked classrooms.
Charlie Kirk was a purveyor of violence. My prayers are for the kids in Denver and across the country.
Crime and violence are not partisan issues. Bullets and guns do not arrive with their victims’ names or political affiliation on them. It is the user who determines to whom they are applied. This is why gun control and the ban of automatic weapons is essential.
Well, with Trump as President spewing hate & lies, all people in our country may “need” to be armed now. ICE has no Judicial Oversight. We have major problem starting to come to a head
"I think it's worth it. I think it's worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights."
Kirk made this statement during an April 5, 2023, TPUSA Faith event that took place on the Salt Lake City campus of Awaken Church.
Live by the sword. Die by the sword.
Jesus. Such a flippant comment. His parents raised someone that apparently never had to own up to his words and deeds. Until now. (I know nothing about his parents and I feel very badly for them and for his family.) trump must be thrilled to have another distraction.
As of early 9/11 suspect not in custody. 2 suspects released
What, too many facts for ya'?
Unfortunately, you are correct. Live by the sword and die by the sword was exactly my thoughts. Although I do not rejoice that this man was murdered despite his politics being polar opposite of mine
Ballots not bullets
Yikes!
Kirk got what he preached. It's called Karma.
Wow! That’s some dystopian rhetoric.
Unless you are writing about Kirk's words, you are wrongh.
How is this any more horrific than children getting shot while in school? I find it very hard to feel any sympathy or empathy (an emotion Kirk said was a made-up New Age term) for the man. I do, however, feel badly for his children.
When you play with fire you get burned. Kirk spewed hate and lies just like Alex Jones.
"A few gun deaths are worth it to protect our Second Amendment rights."- Charlie Kirk
The proof, as they say, is in the pudding.
Misinterpreting the Constitution to suit a political party's objectives is always destructive, no matter which party.
But 15,186 gun deaths in 2025 in the USA IS NOT "A FEW" GUN DEATHS.
My thoughts and prayers are with Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, in addition to Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, all murdered in June by a Trump MAGA fanatic.
None of THEM endorsed the murderous NRA and its self-dealing, profiteering view of gun ownership.
The FAILING USA is imploding under the weight of its warped values. SAD!!!
I doubt he ever imagined it would be HIM killed by a gun.... always some anonymous people he didn't know or care much about.
Major Poetic Justice.
Karma.
Very sad... However, we can forget about MAGAs embracing gun-control. Not gonna happen. They always parrot that old untruth: "Guns don't kill people; people kill people. Since it is one of their own, they may tone it down. If it were a Democrat, a black or brown person they would probably call for more guns. I am thinking the Mango Mussolini may even send the National Guard into that little Utah city, but he appears only to send them to Blue cities. We know that Utah is very Red. Oh well...
He preached the same bullshit that Hitler preached so thoughts but no prayers!
With Kirk's death watch for the right-wing social media and podcasters to start using his untimely death to gaslight the public as " further proof of the lefties continued violence".
It has already begun. What happened to their usual “too soon to make a tragedy political “ line of bullshit?
It is of course "bullshit;" always has been. But, try to tell that to our "free press."
I didn't like Kirk, but I never wished him harm. I feel bad for his family.
Ironic that he opposed gun control. And that he felt "unsafe" in big blue cities but was killed in a red state.
He got what he preached.
So very sad that his young life was cut short over politics. Prayers for Charlie Kirk’s family.
Political violence is never the answer! It has been exacerbated by this president though. He has absolutely divided us and it has shifted this country into a hateful filled republic. It has to change.
We don't know that politics had anything to do with it. He might have had an affair with someone else's wife, or defrauded someone, or any of thousands of personal reasons. Maybe he was sacrificed by the Repugs precisely to incite more violence from the Right. A false flag, as Republicans love to call any violence that reflects poorly on them.
Or, as Alex Jones would say, "it's a false flag" operation from the "deep state."
Condolences to his family.
Guns are fine. Just ban bullets. There, problem solved.
I have always said that too!
Bb
Trump has divided America his hate speeches have put people lives at stake for Democrats and Republicans until he’s out of office I see more political violence coming. He could care less Kirk is dead. Last in a restaurant women were chanting at him he was scared the look his face. He’s a coward he should have listen to them instead he was yelling like idiot. He’s just making money from Americans stealing millions making deals around the world as he causes destruction and distraction so no one see him. He will destroy everything he touches at WH. He will steal our artifacts. This make me ill. Conservatives will blame all but guns these people are hollow cowards
Conservatives don't blame guns, maga wants more guns on our streets; fully automatic with silencers.
Maybe I was clear enough about what these Conservatives will blame all but not guns. I sorry about that.
Other countries don’t have as many mass shootings and killing as the United States does. Until our country get handle on these AK OR ARs
I understand hunting, target shooting. The rifles that military has is different that they use in school mass shooting. It’s sick. I know no other word.
I hate to say it because it's not what Jesus would do, but the devil side of me egged on by the destruction of our country over the last 8 months believes words should have consequences and Kirk's words came home to roost. This is not the answer, but many including me, believe it is the way the wrongs will begin to be righted.
You live by crazy and hate, you die by crazy and hate.
Another tragic day for the people of this country who live in a state of violence with the use of guns. This is not a political divide. It’s a moral one
I wouldn't dare say this publicly, but too bad it wasn't Trump.
The ball rolls downhill. Look to the leadership for your answers . Corruption in our leadership sends a message that it is ok to lie, cheat and steal your way to the top. Death due to gun violence, whether it is one person or a school full of children is not EVER ok to justify the second amendment.
Yet, here we are at the mercy of the 2nd Amendment because "moron judges" don't want to understand the first passage. "A well regulated Militia."
As a teacher who had to undergo active shooter drills every year, and deal with the terror of children who were told to stand on toilet so their feet wouldn't show - just in case the shooter came into the bathroom - because we were not allowed to allow that student back in our locked classrooms.
Charlie Kirk was a purveyor of violence. My prayers are for the kids in Denver and across the country.
Crime and violence are not partisan issues. Bullets and guns do not arrive with their victims’ names or political affiliation on them. It is the user who determines to whom they are applied. This is why gun control and the ban of automatic weapons is essential.
Well, with Trump as President spewing hate & lies, all people in our country may “need” to be armed now. ICE has no Judicial Oversight. We have major problem starting to come to a head
I would normally agree, but not since last November.