In a good and just society, it would have been possible to bury Charlie Kirk without either threatening mass violence toward his enemies or making light of his death with a furry sex meme. But America in 2025 did not remotely resemble a working society, let alone a civil one, and Kirk’s killing came prepackaged with its own desecrating shitposts.
There was, briefly, an attempt at a national mood of somberness. The president ordered flags across the nation to be lowered to half-staff. Politicians, celebrities, and other public figures – even those not aligned with Kirk on the right – rushed out with condolences and grief, painting completely …
This is a thought-provoking post that raises important points about societal values and the consequences of our actions. It’s crucial to reflect on how we handle conflicts and disagreements in a just society. Thank you for sharing these insights!
I appreciate your thoughts on the societal values at play here. It’s interesting to consider how our responses to controversial figures can reflect deeper issues within our communities. Dialogue and understanding might be key to fostering a more just society.