Sean Penn Makes Bold Political Declaration After Charlie Kirk’s Death

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Sean Penn made a bold political declaration after Charlie Kirk‘s death following his fatal shooting.

On September 10, Kirk, 31 — a conservative activist and the founder of Turning Point USA — was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. Celebrities, politicians, and regular folks alike have weighed in on the killing, the politics surrounding his death, including free speech, and more. Jimmy Kimmel Live! was even suspended for six days after host Jimmy Kimmel‘s remarks about President Donald Trump‘s reaction to Kirk’s murder.

During a recent sit-down with The New York Times, Penn, 65, declared that “we need” people like Kirk’s despite the Mystic River actor disagreeing with “almost everything” he stood for.

“We need that debate,” Penn told the publication. “We’ve gotta fight it out and find a compromise. [Acts of political violence] do come into fashion, and the way we kill the fashion of it is people of conscience on both sides recognizing that if somebody really believes something, that’s your friend.”

 

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Additionally, Penn called for the nation to recognize viewpoints that differ from their own as “valid opinions.”

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“I’m talking about if somebody believes that a human being starts at conception, if you can’t understand that concept, you’re just stupid,” he explained. “And if you’re not willing to tolerate the concept as a concept that’s held as deeply as I may have a belief that, I don’t know, let the woman decide. All of these are valid opinions.”

Many other celebrities have spoken out about Kirk’s death in recent weeks. Whoopi Goldberg sent a message to Kirk’s killer on The View. Mark Ruffalo issued a bold prediction about if Jimmy Kimmel Live! were canceled. Real Time With Bill Maher host and comedian Bill Maher sent a blunt response to Kirk’s death. Meanwhile, HGTV star Erin Napier ruffled feathers with her message, and Teen Mom personality Farrah Abraham divided fans with her emotional response. Kristin Chenoweth also got emotional over the backlash to her Kirk tribute, while Tim Allen finally forgave his father’s killer after Erika Kirk said she forgave her husband’s shooter at his memorial service.

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    GreenBone

    Everyone should think this way about others opinions. Most all are valid hell all are valid, wanting immigrants to be able to stay here as not to be sent back to a horrible life is valid. But there also has to be a line drawn somewhere. If not we’d be so overpopulated we would definitely crash. I still say they should have a republican and a democrat in the White House one president the other vice president. Best way to try and make things fair for everyone. Or run public voting all the time on bills that will pas instead of letting selfish congress decide.

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    GoldCar

    I think there's a time and a place for all things and Charlie Kirk's views should not be publicly portrayed especially if they go against the rights of others as human beings. However to be slaughtered over your belief goes back to biblical times oddly enough to the Bible. If you don't agree with someone then don't agree but to take it to such extremes it's beyond human compassion. The reality of life is no one is going to agree with everything and your belief should not be in question. If we all agree to be the same then wouldn't we be robots. Human beings are supposed to be the intelligent species when in reality human beings are anything but...

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    CyanAirBalloon

    At least Penn acknowledges that Charlie and those who share his opinion have a Right to their opinion. I totally disagree with Penn on pretty much everything but he has a right to his opinions. So many people try So hard to paint a negative image of Who Charlie was and What he stood for. He challenged those who disagreed to Prove Him Wrong, and he gave them an open mic in public to share their views whether he agreed with them or not. He was Killed for His beliefs. But the Great thing is his vision, his beliefs, his opinions, Did Not die with him. No they just became even more empowered. I think Charlie would be extremely proud of how TPUSA has moved onward and upward after his demise. A Winner in life and a Winner even in death. RIP Charlie.

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