Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on the shooting of Charlie Kirk:
"Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."
Things to remember about Charlie Kirk:
- he said it was a mistake to pass the Civil Rights Act in 1964
- he blamed "Jewish money" for ruining American "culture"
- he said gay people are a disease
- he said the 2nd amendment is worth the cost of "some gun deaths"
People will look you dead in the eye and tell you to "have respect" for a person who has spent their entire career making sure YOU don't get to live an equal and happy life, or live at all.
we should be clear about what political violence is.
1. starving people when there is enough food for all of us to eat.
2. denying people healthcare so they die from preventable illnesses
3. denying people shelter
4. increasing police budgets across the country
oh to be a middle-aged actor who is getting a big moment in the spotlight in everyone’s favorite emmy-nominated medical drama AND more importantly has a hot wife