Readers Poll: Political Violence Up, Freedom of Speech Down

Charlie Kirk’s assassination marked a literal turning point in American politics, according to nearly 88 percent of the participants in The Epoch Times’ latest reader poll.
Respondent consensus also showed the majority believes that his death will energize conservative activists across the country, and should be remembered as an attack on freedom of speech.
However, the majority also raised concern over an increase in political violence, and accused the media and the U.S. education system of sabotaging political tolerance, voicing agreement that young people face a harsher civic climate than their parents did.
They also argued there is an ongoing battle of good vs. evil, calling for both sides to condemn Kirk’s murder….