1. United States
2. Nev.
3. Letter

The killing of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, is tragic. But what is equally tragic—and deeply disturbing—is how political leaders are responding to it. For years, Kirk and his allies dismissed gun violence as someone else’s problem. They mocked survivors, blocked reforms, and told grieving families that “now isn’t the time” for action. Yet now, because it struck one of their own, the outrage is immediate, and the calls for protection are loud. This hypocrisy is intolerable. The reality is that every day, Americans in schools, grocery stores, houses of worship, and public spaces are gunned down. Their families don’t get the same spotlight, and their pain isn’t met with bipartisan urgency. Instead, it is politicized, minimized, or forgotten—until the next shooting. I am calling on you to: 1. Reject selective outrage. Do not let this tragedy be weaponized as partisan propaganda. Violence is unacceptable no matter the victim, no matter the ideology. 2. Stand consistently against gun violence. If we are to honor Kirk’s death, we must also honor the countless others who never had his platform or his political influence. Pass meaningful, bipartisan gun reform that protects all Americans—not just political figures. 3. Refuse to create martyrs out of division. Exploiting this killing to fuel more anger, fear, and extremism will only breed more violence. Use this moment to lead responsibly, not to escalate the cycle. We cannot continue pretending that gun violence is an abstract debate until it affects the powerful. Lives are at stake every day, in every community, and the only moral response is one rooted in consistency, courage, and compassion.