The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited intense online political debate amid countless social media posts; some mourning the loss of the commentator and condemning gun violence, others justifying, minimizing or making light of Kirk's death.

Some employers have punished the latter, with employees resigning, being fired or placed on leave for posts made on their personal pages regarding Kirk's slaying.

In Cleveland, Mayor Justin Bibb announced Tuesday he had placed Fire Chief Anthony Luke on paid administrative leave for reposting a cartoon that depicted kneeling elephants in suits bowing to an assault rifle on top of a podium with the text, "Bring out the next sacrifice!!" The post also contained a quote from Kirk defending gun rights.

Bibb said the post "romantic

See Full Page