"I got a note that just pretty much asked me why I thought it was okay to cast young men blanketly as a group that a candidate wouldn't want support from. And that's something that stuck with me, because in a world where I'm saying things like that is also a world where young men might feel marginalized and go into these online spaces where he's radicalized and find access to a gun."
"Something that's just come to me throughout all of this is, we all contribute to the society we live in. You know, I've seen a lot of people pointing out Charlie Kirk's views on gun ownership. This is not the same, but it made me think about an email I got after appearing on your show once. I just want all of us to take this moment to think about the way we contribute to the society we live in, and all try to do better."
The killing of Charlie Kirk prompted reflection on a pre-2024-election comment favoring one candidate over another because of voter demographics and the implications of blanket judgments. An email criticized casting young men blanketly as a group to avoid, and that critique remained influential. Marginalized young men can be driven into online spaces where radicalization and access to guns occur. A call for collective reflection and societal responsibility emphasized that everyone should try to do better. The ability of Kirk's family and friends to celebrate his life was noted amid debate over how to remember his legacy.
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