Charlie Kirk’s death is a tragedy, first and foremost, for his family and loved ones. But our national response reveals far more about us than about him. Republicans who once said tragedies shouldn’t be politicized are now using his death for power. Democrats who claim to defend human rights dismiss his right to free speech. The hypocrisy is everywhere.

Still, this is not George Floyd. Floyd was killed in part by a system that held power over him. Republicans, on the other hand, are the ones in power today. Kirk cannot be said to be a victim of the system. If we really want to move forward, we need to face our own contradictions and reckon honestly with what this moment says about us.

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