CLEVELAND, Ohio – When my niece sent word that Charlie Kirk had been assassinated, I had no idea who he was.

This is probably because he and I have very different worldviews. Our personal beliefs are mostly polar opposites, as are our politics. I’m older than his typical audience, so with no high schoolers or college kids in my house and no interest in podcasts (except maybe “Smartless,” which makes me laugh), his name just never came up.

Reading about him and his work, it’s clear Kirk was a loving family man who tragically died doing what he felt was his life mission. He was also a multi-millionaire, a smart debater and a mentor of young adults. He had a podcast, a radio show, held many rallies on campuses and spoke at events like the 2024 Republican convention. He was wealthy and owned

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