A gunman with one shot took out a controversial US right-wing activist whom SliceofGasant columnist Gasant Abarder hadn't heard of before the globally publicised assassination. But what he is more concerned about is the chatter in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder.
I'm not mourning the killing of Charlie Kirk. But I'm not dancing on Charlie Kirk's grave either. I barely know Charlie Kirk because over the last few years I've weaned myself off toxic social media platforms like X that run views from such commentators - unchecked and unmoderated to fit the platform owner's worldview.
But even though he has spouted hate and held some choice worldly views, it doesn't give anyone a license to kill him. A suspect is in custody and is, on the face of it, an ordinary chap with no prior arrests, convictions or a history of violence.