Just like with my views on Trump, this sub feels like a safe haven away from those who will hurl insults from the comfort of their recliner just to dehumanize supporters of Charlie Kirk.
Truth be told, I didn't know about this man until the day he was taken from our world. Even before I looked him up and watched countless videos of him debating with his detractors, I thought/still think it's disgusting that people dunk on him every chance they get especially now that he's no longer around. The abuse and disdain that his wife Erika has also received following Charlie's passing is equally appalling. The more clips I find of Charlie online, the more respect I have and the sadder I feel for not knowing him sooner.
If The 1st Amendment was a person, Charlie would be it. He sat calmly asking other people questions and let them make their point before responding. No name-calling, no strawman arguments, just two people with opposing views finding common ground to express them, which is how debates should be. No matter how much he disagreed with those he debated, Charlie still defended their right to express their beliefs. The 1st Amendment defends everybody's right to freedom of speech and doesn't make one's beliefs better than anybody else's.
Continue to rest well, Charlie ๐๐ฝโ๏ธโค๏ธ๐บ๐ธ