“We are not free from consequences”: Charlamagne says Kirk knew “cost” of free speech

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God offered his thoughts on the murder of Charlie Kirk saying the conservative firebrand knew there is a cost to everything Kirk was fatally shot on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University The suspect is still at large Speaking on his morning radio show The Breakfast Club Charlamagne noted the threat of gun violence is constant in the United States I m a media personality I don t want to live in a country where media personalities are being shot and killed for their opinions or what they believe but I also know that as much as we like to point to the First Amendment and say we all have freedom of speech we are not free from the consequences of reported speech he revealed Related FBI seeks information on person of interest in Charlie Kirk killing Charlamagne explained that constituents figures need to be mindful of everything they say in a heavily armed country There is a cost to everything that comes out of our mouth and unfortunately we don t get to set the price And I must say Charlie Kirk understood the price of our freedom more than majority he noted Start your day with essential news from Salon Sign up for our free morning newsletter Crash Discipline Charlamagne highlighted a announcement from Kirk that made the rounds on social media in the aftermath of the shooting Kirk had suggested that occasional gun deaths were an acceptable cost for preserving constitutional rights calling it a prudent deal and rational The host questioned the logic of such rhetoric expressing doubt that those who advocate extreme views fully consider the personal risks Do they think they might be one of those deaths Is it worth it when one of those casualties is you or someone you love Charlamagne appealed Even if Charlie Kirk had a gun the previous day it wouldn t have protected him When someone got the drop on you they got you Only thing that could ve saved Charlie Kirk the preceding day was keeping guns out of the hands of violent extremists like the person who killed him And the only way to do that is with common sense gun improvement Watch below via YouTube Read more about this topic Loved and admired by all Trump praises Charlie Kirk following fatal shooting How Charlie Kirk turned to religion to level up his racism Avenge Charlie s death Fox News Watters says to prepare for war following Kirk assassination The post We are not free from consequences Charlamagne says Kirk knew cost of free speech appeared first on Salon com