When political hatred makes murder funny

The article argues that jokes about Charlie Kirk’s murder reflect how political hatred can erode ordinary standards of decency. It says people may excuse or laugh at cruelty when the victim belongs to an opposing political camp, even if they would condemn similar treatment of someone they admire.

It cites comedian Dave Chappelle saying he had been in a better mood since Kirk was killed, and two progressive podcasters joking about digging up Kirk’s body and killing him again. The article contends that political tribalism can lead people to see opponents as deserving harm, and says condemning such jokes does not require agreeing with Kirk’s views.