Juno News - September 15, 2025House of Commons tribute to Charlie Kirk
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Summary
Charlie Kirk was an outspoken advocate for faith, family, and freedom. Many disagreed with him. Some were offended. And on September 10th, he was assassinated in an attempt to silence his voice. But when has political violence ever been the solution? It destroys dialogue, it undermines democracy, and it breeds fear instead of understanding. True progress comes from persuasion, not intimidation.
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Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of a free society.
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It means we will hear ideas that we disagree with and express views that may be offensive.
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This freedom can make us uncomfortable or even hurt,
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but silencing voices, whether for a moment or forever, is never the answer.
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We must protect a society where people can hold beliefs and share opinions
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without fear of losing their jobs, being censored, or worse.
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Charlie Kirk was an outspoken advocate for faith, family, and freedom.
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Tragically, on September 10th, he was assassinated in an attempt to silence his voice.
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But when has political violence ever been the solution?
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It destroys dialogue, it undermines democracy, and it breeds fear instead of understanding.
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True progress comes from persuasion, not intimidation.
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As we grapple with our personal response to this, may we be honourable in our actions.
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May we fiercely defend the right of our opponents to speak freely.
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And may we join our hearts with Charlie's family, his wife, Erica, and his two young children.