Last week, America witnessed the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a young conservative activist, a husband, and a father of two. He inspired thousands of young people. His mission was simple but powerful: to resolve disagreements through robust and substantive discourse. He welcomed challenges, inviting those who opposed him to debate and engage in open dialogue.
You don’t have to agree with Charlie’s beliefs to recognize this: he was practicing politics the right way. He sought to persuade, not to silence. His murder was not only a tragedy for his family and friends, but also for our democratic values and First Amendment freedoms.
At moments like this, it is vital to remember what binds us together.We are a nation built on the belief that free people can disagree passionately yet live side by side in peace.The Founders designed a republic where debate was not a weakness, but the very strength of self-government.We can and must resolve our differences with words, not weapons.
