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It's just interesting to me that Charlie Kirk of all people is causing a revolution in human empathy

There are so many other people who receive no empathy from much of the world, like the homeless, the mentally ill, illegal immigrants, the people of Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan...even those in prison. Of course plenty of people DO have empathy for those people, but you're not going to see so many different people go out on a limb for them the way the world has rallied around Charlie Kirk, a man who himself was skeptical of empathy. By all means, feel empathy for people you disagree with. That is a good thing. But consider that it isn't just famous, opinionated people who deserve empathy. There are many people we see on a daily basis that we write off and dehumanize and that will continue to go under the radar, and may be much harder to feel real empathy for and to imagine their situations and lives.
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ViciDraco · 41-45, M
Is he though? I don't know a lot of people showing genuine empathy here. I know some people who think the world is better without him but don't like the escalation of violence.

I know some people who don't really care at all.

I know some people who speak towards empathy but are using it as a means for attacking their political opponents.

I think the only people showing genuine empathy are the people who always show genuine empathy.
WestonT · 18-21, M
@ViciDraco I think maybe I'm seeing a lot of that third one. I think I'm seeing a lot of grandstanding, not genuine empathy. But Kirk''s death has started a conversation about it.

And yes, there are also people who are just empathetic in general and show empathy for all humans, and that's admirable.
tobynshorty · 51-55, F
I have avoided all of this news. I didnt know anything about him at all. This country usually comes together during a nationwide tragedy but knowing nothing I prefer to stay on the sidelines.

My heart today goes out to families of September 11. It was something that will scar this country forever. We will always hurt for the many innocent people that died that horrible day.
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@tobynshorty I'm here with you on this. Uk citizen but I know very very little about him. So observing. September 11 is something I think about and take a moment to be quiet out of respect for the passing of so many lives.
Anime1 · 31-35, M
RedBaron · M
I wouldn’t call it a revolution.
WestonT · 18-21, M
@RedBaron I was being a bit hyperbolic, yes.
oldguy73 · 70-79, M
why say of all people?? its very obvious, he is pro trump. so all the fn anti-trump haters, love this and will talk about him, that's the fn problem, politics play all the things that happen or are said,
@oldguy73 I don't hate tRump, I hate what he's doing to our nation. And I don't talk about Kirk so much as quote him.

It's the actual quotes from Kirk that really seem to anger the right-wingers.
oldguy73 · 70-79, M
@ElwoodBlues okay, got that
Miram · 31-35, F
It is mostly fake empathy, which is why it is incredibly selective. All you have to do is search keywords on their profiles or their indexed activity.

https://similarworlds.com/life/death/5392564-If-you-care-about-someone-you-will-care-about-them-while
WestonT · 18-21, M
@Miram I think that's likely true. Excellent post, btw.
BohoBabe · M
TBH, I think it's mostly just Fascists and establishment Liberals that feel bad for him. The rest of us are laughing at the memes.
Americans here desperately defend the guns by not addressing the gun issue.

 
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