Screaming for Compromise

September 22 2025

Main idea

This past week, I was really disappointed in my fellow Americans. As you know by now, the political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated. I’ll be the first to admit I did not agree with all of his viewpoints, but I did not wish Eva on him or his family. The individuals celebrating his death sickened me. There is a time and place for everything. What respect for our fellow man? Freedom of speech is not just for those who agree with you. People like Jimmy Kimmel should be canceled; that was not the time, and that was not the place. People used to watch late-night TV to laugh and unwind before bed. Certain topics should never be used for comic relief.

Again, his viewpoints were harsh. Like every person, he said some things I agreed with and some things I absolutely did not agree with. When did we become a nation of absolutes, unwilling to compromise? He believed in the political discourse, which is what this country was founded on. There are a lot of similarities between what he did and what I hope to one day do. He started with a podcast, like I have. I have little doubt that he was running for office at some point. I would also love to do this. Would America support a disabled candidate? That is not a shame to say he loves Jesus and is willing to work with everyone. Would an elected official have a disabled advisor? Those in power need to surround themselves with all kinds of opinions, not just ones that they like.

Brand Update

I want to thank all six of you for taking the time to support this little content creator. I would love to see this part of my creations grow because I think it’s more fun and personal compared to my podcast and blogs, which tend to be more business-like. If you could help spread the word, I would really appreciate it. I know I technically missed last week, but I forgot that there was already a community blog published that same week. I don’t want to overwhelm you with too much content, so I’m trying to strike a balance.

New Goal/Achievement

This past week, we celebrated my dad’s 59th birthday. I know this is not a typical goal, but violence is a prominent blessing. So many parents have to bury their children because of violence and drugs. I’m thankful for every day we have together. Happy birthday, old man!

Recommendations

/I recently listened to the book A Time to Kill by John Grisham. The book is a little more detailed than the movie starring Seminole Jackson. Despite being written over 30 years ago, the themes are still relevant today. Here is a synopsis according to Google.

A Time to Kill by John Grisham centers on Jake Brigance, a young defense attorney in Mississippi, who defends Carl Lee Hailey, a black man who has murdered two white men for raping and brutally assaulting his ten-year-old daughter. The trial takes place amidst intense racial tension in the town of Clanton, attracting national attention and the presence of the KKK, as Brigance navigates the case’s moral and legal complexities while fighting for his client’s life

Ask the Audience

Fall is officially upon us. My fantasy football league is all set up. I’m already 1-1 as of this writing. What’s your favorite part of fall?

Quote of the Week

“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.”

Lyndon B. Johnson

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