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  • In the context of the quote, he clearly didn’t know what empathy means. He said he prefers the term “sympathy” (likely not really knowing the distinct definition of either one).

    He was actually supporting empathy in the full context, saying that Democrats were running astray from Bill Clinton’s messaging utilizing empathy/sympathy.


  • An important distinction is that Kirk didn’t choose to get shot, and did not support violence against political opponents.

    Makes more sense to empathize with Kirk in this situation then to empathize with people who choose to kill themselves. (edit: I don’t condone being insensitive about it)

    It’s always been dishonest to say conservatives want to harm trans people (or want to take away women’s rights, etc). They very much want to help them, they simply disagree on what’s best for them. Kirk never seemed malicious to me.