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SPEECH: A fundamental right

| September 19, 2025 1:00 AM

I feel compelled to address those who are calling for the firing or dismissal of community members who have chosen to speak out following the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the actions of both the U.S. and Idaho attorneys general. It’s important to remember the words of Charlie Kirk himself, particularly his views on free speech as enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

In a post on the social media platform X in 2024, Charlie Kirk wrote, “Hate speech does not exist legally in America. There’s gross speech. There’s evil speech. And ALL of it is protected by the First Amendment. Keep America free.”

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