Agree to Disagree: What America Has Forgotten

Charlie Kirk wasn’t just a political activist. At the end of the day, he was a son, a husband, and a father. Many may not have agreed with his viewpoints. However, the reality is simple: no one should be killed for having a different opinion.

This isn’t just about politics—it’s about humanity.

We’ve Lost Our Way

Somewhere along the road, America forgot how to “agree to disagree.” Once upon a time, we could sit at the same table and debate our views. We would walk away still neighbors, coworkers, even friends.

Now, it seems like our default is hatred. If you disagree with me, you’re my enemy. If you think differently, you’re dangerous. And in the most tragic cases—like this week—that mentality ends in violence.

We’ve lost the simple art of conversation. We’ve lost the ability to see one another as people first and opinions second. And in doing so, we’ve lost a piece of our humanity.

Beyond the Headlines

I know some reading this may disagree with Charlie Kirk’s politics. Others may see him as a hero. But this moment calls for something deeper than political lines.

Because whether you agreed with him or not, he was a human being—just like the rest of us. A man who had people who loved him. A man whose children will now grow up without a father.

That’s not left or right. That’s not conservative or liberal. That’s human.

A Call to Reflection

As a veteran, I gave 21 years of my life defending a country built on the idea of freedom. This includes the freedom to speak, to believe, and yes, to disagree. To see where we are now breaks my heart.

But here’s the truth: change starts with us. Not with Washington, not with media talking heads, but with the choices we make daily.

• Will I listen to understand, not just respond?
• Will I show respect, even when I disagree?
• Will I treat people as people, not political labels?

If we can’t start there, what are we even building as a nation?

Crossroads

We are at a crossroads in America. We can keep sliding down this path of division, hatred, and violence or we can fight for something better.

Not through louder shouting. Not through more hate. But through choosing humanity over hostility.

Because at the end of the day, we’re all someone’s son, daughter, husband, wife, father, or mother. And that should matter more than politics ever will.