GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — In the days since the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, reactions across the country have poured onto social media, sparking debate, controversy, and in some cases, professional consequences.

Some individuals have lost jobs following posts related to Kirk, including an Office Depot employee in West Michigan who was fired after refusing to print a poster of Kirk. Experts say the response displays the intensity of today’s political climate.

“I have not seen this level of mass vitriol,” said Tracey Brame, a law professor at Cooley Law School. “I’m not surprised people have varying reactions to his life and legacy.”

John Clark, a political science professor at Western Michigan University, agreed that social media has become a driving force in deepenin

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