
09/15/2025
It’s shocking and deeply troubling that some people might feel happy or vindicated by the news of Charlie Kirk being shot. This kind of response reveals how extreme political or ideological polarization can dehumanize others in our minds. It’s a reminder that in the midst of disagreement, anger, or frustration, some people start seeing opponents not as human beings, but as targets for punishment.
But the truth is horrifyingly simple: no one’s beliefs, opinions, or words ever justify someone’s death. Not one person on this planet possesses absolute truth. Not one person’s perspective is flawless or perfectly aligned against all others. We are all individuals, created with free will, and we each have a right to our own thoughts, beliefs, and ways of expressing ourselves.
This is why the act of taking another human’s life, simply because we disagree with them, is incomprehensible and morally unacceptable. Hatred should never escalate to violence. The moment we allow ideology, politics, or personal differences to justify the taking of a life, we cross a line that erodes the very foundations of our humanity.
Disagreement, debate, and even strong emotions are part of being human, but murder is never the answer. Every human being deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of whether we agree with them or not.