Charlie Kirk assassinated today in Utah.

[Coach]

He was shot in the neck during his event.

Such a sad day for America.

He was only 31 years old.

I have no more words that are allowed on this forum.

[BrokenolMarine]

I have really enjoyed watching Charlie Kirk's smooth calm and controlled style of dealing with the nonsense going on in the country this past few years. No yelling, no waving of his hands or shaking his fists... Just the facts.

I was shocked at how emotional reading the title of this thread made me. It had come to this?

[daytime dave]

Coach, thank you for your restraint. I believe I have the same words you do.

I liked that young man. He had a classy way of dealing with his subject matter.

May he now rest in Peace.

[clovishound]

Sad.

[Vaquero]

Sickening...

RP

[CT_Shooter]

In this country, we have two constitutional amendments that strain to co-exist. The right to speak our mind in public and the right to carry a firearm. A man with an opinion was shot today by a man with a firearm.

It is very sad and, like everyone here, it makes me sick. He was apparently killed by a sniper because of his political ideology -- like too many others before him. I don't expect he'll be the last.

I only heard Mr. Kirk's name in passing before today. He wasn't someone I was tuned into. He was just one of thousands of so-called influencers, mostly young pop-culture icons who I never heard speak and wouldn't recognize on the street if I passed them by. What makes me sick about this news is that he was likely killed because of what he thinks. Imagine.

I imagine if he could speak now, he'd say "Life is precious". But, he'd be wrong. Life is not precious. It is so very not. That it is, was, or ever will be is the real hoax. And, that's my opinion. Shoot me.

[fortyshooter]

Very sad! I think the burner the pot sits on just went to High.

[5shot]

I'm still seething mad after watching the video of the dirt bag stabbing the young lady in the neck and now this.... I seriously believe we need to go back to public hangings in clear cut cases where there's no question of guilt.

[rickhem]

In this country, we have two constitutional amendments that strain to co-exist. The right to speak our mind in public and the right to carry a firearm. A man with an opinion was shot today by a man with a firearm.

It is very sad and, like everyone here, it makes me sick. He was apparently killed by a sniper because of his political ideology -- like too many others before him. I don't expect he'll be the last.

I only heard Mr. Kirk's name in passing before today. He wasn't someone I was tuned into. He was just one of thousands of so-called influencers, mostly young pop-culture icons who I never heard speak and wouldn't recognize on the street if I passed them by. What makes me sick about this news is that he was likely killed because of what he thinks. Imagine.

I imagine if he could speak now, he'd say "Life is precious". But, he'd be wrong. Life is not precious. It is so very not. That it is, was, or ever will be is the real hoax. And, that's my opinion. Shoot me.

Good post.

[BigAl52]

I'm still seething mad after watching the video of the dirt bag stabbing the young lady in the neck and now this.... I seriously believe we need to go back to public hangings in clear cut cases where there's no question of guilt.

Could not agree more 5shot. Televised firing squads as far as Im concerned

[BigAl52]

And CT get ready for that right to own a firearm to take more efforts of being taken away

[Cofisher]

The truth, exposed nakedly, brings terrible fear to those who live in the dark.

[markiver54]

Something HAS to change !!
R.I.P. Charlie.

[cooperhawk]

I do not belong to any political party, but I lean Conservative in most subjects, so, I often disagree with someone's opinion to the point that I feel anger. I guess that's normal. What is not normal is taking someone's life because of it.

I feel sad when I hear or read statements of politicians or the press that are intended to inspire this hatred and encourage someone to take this kind of action. I guess that's what we have to endure if we have free speech in our country, but I do wish that we could show our displeasure when we hear this hatred by denouncing them and showing no support for the person or organization that employs them.

The House of Representatives could not even have a minute of silence yesterday. Despicable!

Will this murder change America? Well, not if we who have been silent do not speak up against this disease.
Fight, fight, fight!

[Hatchdog]

Charlie Kirk was very much more than a mere “influencer”. He was a leader of a huge movement of America’s youth.

I have so much to say about this but I’m going to keep it to:

RIP Charlie and peace to your wife and children.

[The Wiz]

I had my post removed. There are more post in this thread that were more inflammatory than mine. My post did not take sides, it did not mention firing squads or public executions or other violent acts mentioned in other posts. Come on admins, lets have level playing field.

[daytime dave]

The Wiz, I wasn't aware of anyone removing your post. I'll look into it.

For now, let's all remember OUR rules here.

[Headhog]

This was an act of evil perpetrated on a man who welcomed open and intelligent discussion of differences.

Rest in Peace Charlie and my prayers for you family.

Paul

[CT_Shooter]

I'm still seething mad after watching the video of the dirt bag stabbing the young lady in the neck and now this.... I seriously believe we need to go back to public hangings in clear cut cases where there's no question of guilt.

I have been on Jury Duty once and it was an amazing experience. Medical Malpractice. Dirt bag Surgeon was found guilty and the poor woman he butchered was awarded a few million, a too few million, for her injuries in his so-called care. Regardless of his incompetence, his Insurer's Attorneys provided "expert witnesses" who were certain the doctor performed his duties perfectly and was innocent. We, the jury, didn't agree.

I've been called to Jury Duty again next month. It's a sobering responsibility.

Clear cut? No question of guilt?

My late friend and fellow founding forum member, PT7, was a deeply religious Christian and politically ultra-conservative. I am neither of those. I never would have guessed we'd become long distance friends. But, we were. We had so many other things in common that we could not not become friends. But, we were careful about offending each other, especially when it was unlikely that we'd agree. He always signed his emails and ended our phone conversations with his signature, "Take Good Care." I miss him.

I'm afraid for our country. These are dangerous times with threatening political and religious rhetoric flying in almost every direction from too many people capable of actually doing serious damage, both here and internationally.

Over the decades, Bob and I each independently had the habit of watching one particular film regularly for all of the reasons people watch good films; especially, good morality plays like The Ox-bow Incident. I would add to that another Henry Fonda film, 12 Angry Men. This might be a good time to watch them again and not just for fun.

Ours is a Constitutional system of rules and laws, a Republic; but, as Benjamin Franklin famously stated, only "...if you can keep it." I'd add to that ...from the mob.

[RanchRoper]

I learned about this just now on this forum. Very sad. I knew of him from stuff my wife follows.

I tuned out news and all media except a couple of forums I’m on so out of the loop now by choice. But I sleep better.

RIP Charlie Kirk.