In the aftermath of Charlie Kirkās killing, I saw a video from a leftist commentator framing the issue in terms of an āempathy paradox.ā The argument was that itās somehow contradictory to show empathy for someone who was not a good person, who actively caused harm, who dedicated his life to pushing a destructive ideology.Continue reading “There Is No Empathy Paradox: Why Humanity Cannot Be Conditional”
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Tragedy Strikes in Midtown Manhattan: A Personal Reflection on the July 28, 2025 Shooting
On July 28, 2025, the unthinkable happened in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. A gunman opened fire inside a high-rise corporate building, resulting in the deaths of a New York City police officer and three other individuals. This senseless act of violence occurred in broad daylight, just before 6:30 PM, in a building located atContinue reading “Tragedy Strikes in Midtown Manhattan: A Personal Reflection on the July 28, 2025 Shooting”
Violence Is a Choice
Introduction: Reframing the Narrative Around Violence We are often told that violence is inevitableāthat it is part of human nature, a fact of life, or an unavoidable consequence of conflict. But that narrative is not only disempowering, itās misleading. The truth is this: violence is a choice. It is not hardwired. It is not fated.Continue reading “Violence Is a Choice”