On Sept. 10, a man was shot while having a back-and-forth about mass shootings (“Assassination of conservative icon,” Sept. 10).

Then news coverage of that shooting was interrupted by breaking news of a school shooting in Colorado. Then a proposal for a moment of silence in Congress turned into a loud, partisan argument — and then social media lit up with prayers, finger-pointing and conspiracy theories.

Just another afternoon in America.

Bob Bascelli

Seaford

The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk was a vile, disgusting act that should have never happened. Though his opinions and mine differed, he had every right to express his opinion in a safe environment. Violence is not the answer in American politics.

Whether you lean left or right, we need to teach our children this is unacceptable and to rise above violence and mediate differences.

Alan Swartz

Verona, NJ

As a young conservative, I’m enraged and heartbroken about the political murder of firebrand Charlie Kirk. How many people are so confident in their convictions that they can stand in front of a crowd of thousands and challenge them to, as his motto said, “Prove me wrong”?

Kirk was way ahead of his time and — thanks to his supremely gifted oratory skills — was often viewed as a future presidential candidate. That makes this murder all the more painful — and spiteful.

Freddie Dunn

Glen Burnie, Md.

The Post’s cover is right: Yes, Charlie Kirk was “trying to change people’s minds” through dialogue and debate, not by shooting people. I hope his murderer is caught and receives the ultimate punishment quickly.

We lost a potential presidential candidate who could have run and won in 2028. Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk.

Don Whitman

Cross River

Differences of opinion are the heartbeat of our freedom of speech. They can, and must, be expressed without violence, hatred or interference.

The United States and its people are strongest not when we all agree, but when we can disagree without fear.

Charlie Kirk was the embodiment of free speech. He welcomed conversations with supporters, but even more so enjoyed thoughtful discourse with those who disagreed with him.

How can someone extinguish that flame? To honor his life, we must advance his ideas and never accept political violence.

Lou Walker

Cape Coral, Fla.

All Americans, regardless of their individual beliefs, should be angry and concerned that a fellow American was assassinated while exercising his freedom of speech.

Hopefully, the moderate silent majority, which exists on both sides of the political spectrum, will be motivated to move the political dialogue away from the differences that exist between the two extremes and work toward finding common ground for the benefit of the country.

James Kilduff

Rockville Centre

We are continually reminded that freedom of speech is far from free. It comes at a cost, one that was dearly paid by Charlie Kirk, who exercised that freedom regardless of opposition.

Until people in this country learn to accept other viewpoints, there will continue to be upheavals that lead to controversy. History has proven time and time again that should you dare to challenge an opposing belief, there will be consequences.

Hopefully, this will not quiet those who are brave enough to speak.

Judy Petillo-Eggert

Long Branch, NJ

Our country has once again suffered under the hand of an assassin who murdered Charlie Kirk — husband, father and conservative, Christian man.

Guns do not shoot themselves. Children should be safe in their schools. Hatred should not be a form of virtue-signaling. Death should not be celebrated.

We need accountability in this country and the maximum penalty without excuses for the person responsible for what just happened to Charlie Kirk.

Pam McAloon

Palm Harbor

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