The shooting death of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was just as shocking as Charlie Kirk was tragic during the daytime. Where do you go from here?
Who was Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA?
Right-wing talk show host and activist Charlie Kirk founded the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA in 2012.
The murder of 31-year-old Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk once again showed that political violence remains extremely problematic in America.
video. Public settings. The overall fear of seeing such young people is shot and killed in front of our eyes.
This happened on the same day as the shooting at another school, honestly, is very American. It’s also scary, tragic and depressing. Why does this keep happening? What would you tell your son?
Shortly after the news of Kirk’s death spread, we received submissions from readers who wanted to share their thoughts. So we decided to open our latest forum to ask you.
This is an opportunity to share your thoughts with us in USA Today’s opinion on Kirk’s death and violence in the United States.
Is America problematic about political violence?
You realize that conversations can sprout on many topics. We’ll start with a few prompts, but fill out the form below or email forum@usatoday.com with the subject “Forum Charlie Kirk.” Your perspective can be included in follow-up posts that emphasize the most thoughtful things about your submission.
Here are some possible questions:
- What causes violence in America?
- Can we do anything to alleviate political discourse and even violence?
- What role does our political leaders play in this conversation?
- What do you hope will change over time, especially in the way we approach politics?
Louie Villalobos is Gannett’s Director of Opinions. You will find him trying to explain this violent world to his 12-year-old son. Because someone has to do it.
