MAGA Martyr Debate Amid Great American Charlie Kirk Cancellation

The assassination of Charlie Kirk stands as a great tragedy in American history. 

The brutal killing was one of the most horrific things that online denizens have ever witnessed. 

Any decent person wouldn't wish that kind of violence on their worst enemy. 

The ensuing conversation has angered conservatives and a lot of their complaints are fair. 

Meanwhile, the tropic of martyrdom is tricky . . .

A conservative perspective . . .  

Fox News: Charlie Kirk is an American martyr, he gave his life for this country, Benny Johnson says 

Meanwhile . . . 

Agree or disagree, this column gives us a lot to consider .  . . 

The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk: Martyrs are used by messianic movements to sanctify violence. To show any mercy or understanding toward the enemy is to betray the martyr and the cause the martyr died defending.

A sign of the martyr angle trending . . . 

CNN: After Charlie Kirk’s killing, conservative evangelical leaders hail him as a martyr  

Maybe a middle ground for the faithful . . . 

Fox News: Pastor reminds Christians to be 'tender-hearted and forgiving' after Charlie Kirk's death

However . . .

So far these reports are mostly ideological and philosophical considerations . . .  

The reality is that ANYBODY who says anything negative about Charlie Kirk right now risks "cancellation" from many conservatives.

Again . . . In many cases of online goofballs producing rage-bait garbage . . . Strident criticism from online critics is justified and fair. 

 Still, some might claim "cancellations" betray Kirk's "free speech" work and passion for debate. 

TKC thinks that people who operate in good faith and truly consider the feelings of their neighbors won't have much trouble navigating this minefield. Call us naive for believing that it's possible to feel empathy, compassion and EVEN LOVE for fellow Americans despite political disagreements and especially in the aftermath of tragedy. 

Sadly, none of that is gonna get your box store job back if the trolls bother your boss too much. 

And so, as always, we advise caution about pretty much EVERYTHING . . .  

Here's more info about cancellations after unwise Kirk commentary . . . A trend that's also hitting close to the metro . . .  

"On the right, some have called for the aggressive punishment of anyone seen condoning his assassination. Former adviser to President Donald Trump and right-wing podcaster Steve Bannon called for mass arrests and a crackdown on universities, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed staff to identify and discipline service members who mocked or condoned Kirk’s killing, two defense officials told NBC News."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . . 

Charlie Kirk's killing sparks firings and outrage as reactions expose deep divides

In the days since the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, institutions from airlines to schools have moved quickly to discipline employees accused of celebrating or mocking his death, a reflection of the charged atmosphere surrounding the killing

After Kirk's killing a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired

Some conservatives are targeting people and organizations they believe disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death.

Inappropriate comments about Charlie Kirk assassination gets workers fired

Companies cracked down on workers who made inappropriate remarks following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk by swiftly responding with terminations and other actions.

Several people fired after clampdown on speech over Charlie Kirk shooting

Teachers, firefighters and military personnel among those who lost jobs after posting their opinion on social media

People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.

Developing . . .