Charlie Kirk and the Free Speech Hoax

Charlie Kirk and the Free Speech Hoax

The Right's reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk exposes their lack of genuine concern for free speech.

Despite widespread condemnation of political violence, a common narrative has emerged: Charlie Kirk was killed for his opinions.

According to Bari Weiss: "Whether you agree with him or not is completely, utterly, totally beside the point. Je suis Charlie."

Similarly, liberal columnist Ezra Klein stated in the New York Times: "Kirk was practicing politics in exactly the right way."

The Right's response to Charlie Kirk's murder, although horrific, reveals the hypocrisy of their free speech advocacy.

Author's summary: The Right's reaction to Charlie Kirk's murder exposes their hypocrisy on free speech.

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In These Times In These Times — 2025-10-16

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