"I was never a fan of Charlie Kirk. I don't say that because I want to put some self-serving distance between myself and the father, son, and husband who was murdered in cold blood on Wednesday, but because I don't want to convey a false familiarity or fondness between us that didn't exist. I was highly critical of Kirk in life. That's just the truth of it."
"When you disagree with someone, it's easy to attribute their success to their worst perceived character traits their malleable principles, their unscrupulous pursuit of self-interest, etc.. But most people are a whole person, rather than the unflattering caricatures we concoct of them. Kirk was no exception, and part of what made him so exceptionally effective was his unfailing affability. The Turning Point USA founder would never moderate his opinions so as to cater to the sensibilities of the media, or the left-wing students he made a career of sparring with."
The narrator was not a fan of Charlie Kirk and had been highly critical of him in life. Death clarified perspectives and prompted reflection on what made Kirk special. By age thirty he had changed thousands of minds, accumulated millions of fans, and become a confidant of a president. Critics often attribute success to malleable principles or self-interest, but people are whole and complex. Kirk's unfailing affability, even-keeled tone, and respectful delivery allowed him to speak bluntly while conveying respect for opponents. Kirk also demonstrated bravery as a conservative campus activist similar in age to the narrator.
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