Earlier today at a political event at Utah Valley University, Turning Point Founder and Trump-MAGA surrogate Charles Kirk was brutally assassinated.
One thing must be clear in this age where certain members of the political spectrum purposely stoke division, fear, and calls for retribution.
Political violence is never the answer.
It was not the answer when a maniac shot Gabby Giffords in 2011.
It was not the answer when a lunatic shot up the House Majority Leader, Steve Scalise, at a Congressional softball game.
It was not the answer when racist low lives massacred Black Church members or Jewish Synagogue attendees.
It was not the answer when Domestic Terrorists, enabled by the 45th President, stormed the Nation’s Capitol in an attempted coup.
It was not the answer when a loner takes a shot at that former 45th President, “injuring” him and killing a husband and father bystander.
It is not the answer when masked agents of the government grab people off the street and detain them in American made concentration camps.
It is not the answer when people, radicalized by reactionary dogma, assassinate the former Speaker of the Minnesota State House, Melissa Hartman and her husband.
It is not the answer when shooting a 31 year old man who has different views, no matter how disgusting or repulsive than yours, at a political event at a university.
Arizona’s leaders have already expressed their condolences for the Kirk family.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs wrote in a social media post:
“I am horrified by the violent attack on Charlie Kirk. In a democracy, we solve our disagreements at the ballot box. Political violence is never acceptable.”
She also posted this:
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes posted:
“The news of Charlie Kirk being shot is terrible and disturbing. I condemn political violence. This cannot be who we are. We are all Americans.”
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes offered:
“Political violence is never the answer. I strongly condemn the horrific act of violence against Charlie Kirk. We may not all agree in this country but our ability to freely share and discuss our political beliefs is what makes us American.”
Senator Mark Kelly, the husband of Gabby Giffords, stated:
“Charlie Kirk lost his life today because someone thought violence was the answer to political disagreement. It’s never the answer, and political violence has no place in our country. I’m praying for his wife and children.”
Senator Ruben Gallego relayed:
“This is beyond terrible. Charlie Kirk was a husband, father, and son. Violence is never the answer. Sydney and I are keeping the Kirk family in our prayers.”
Representative Yassamin Ansari commented:
“Political violence is never acceptable—this is horrific.”
Representative Greg Stanton conveyed:
“The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying. I’m praying hard for him, and keeping his family in my thoughts. Political violence has absolutely no place in our country.”
Arizona Senate Democrats posted:
“Political violence has no place in this country. Our thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family. Gun violence does not discriminate and the government’s inaction has consequences for every American.”
Arizona House Democrats also remarked:
“Horrific and unacceptable. There is no place in this country for political violence…”
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