Blue Press Journal – In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s tragic killing, a striking paradox has emerged: conservatives, once vocal critics of cancel culture, are now embracing it with alarming fervor. The impulse to condemn those who celebrated the murder is understandable, but the hypocrisy is glaring. Conservatives, who long championed free speech and open discourse, are now calling for individuals to be fired and ostracized for online remarks, effectively mirroring the very “progressive scolds” they once denounced.
This about-face is particularly galling, as it echoes the same dynamics that drove some to support Donald Trump in 2024. The “woke right” has adopted a more aggressive and official approach to censorship, potentially violating not only the spirit but also the letter of the 1st Amendment. The Attorney General’s threat to prosecute printers who refuse to print vigil posters and to target individuals for “hate speech” is a chilling example of this trend.
The First Amendment’s sacred right to freedom of speech boldly stands as a fierce guardian against the oppressive grasp of government censorship, ensuring that not only can we express ourselves freely, but we also have the unassailable right to receive information! It fiercely dismisses any discrimination against speakers, protecting the voice of every individual, while shielding them from unjust tort liability for their words. Furthermore, it vehemently prohibits the government from imposing its will on individuals and corporations, refusing to allow anyone to be coerced into uttering or financially endorsing speech that goes against their deeply held beliefs!
The irony is compounded by the fact that conservatives are now advocating for the same kind of coercive measures they once criticized progressives for. The demand that printers must produce images for vigils is eerily reminiscent of the controversy over bakers being forced to cater to gay weddings. The Charlie Kirk Data Foundation’s searchable list of individuals who posted mean tweets has already led to a purge, with prominent figures like Jimmy Kimmel facing suspension.
As comedian Tim Dillon astutely observed, the Trump agenda bears an unsettling resemblance to the dystopian scenarios once warned about by conspiracy theorists. The erosion of values, morals, and principles in favor of political expediency is a grim reality. The notion that free speech, limited government, and fiscal restraint are sacrosanct only when convenient is a stark reminder that, in the Trump era, hypocrisy knows no bounds.
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