[The Fonz]

The claims (and literal quote) about Kirk’s stance on empathy:

Originally Posted by Fuzz

"I think empathy is a made up New Age term that does a lot of damage" - Charlie Kirk

Noted.

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

He said empathy was abnormal

Originally Posted by Muta

Kirk regularly spewed wasn't exactly conducive to peace, unity, integrity, and empathy (the last one which he, quite literally, campaigned against).

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

Did you know he called empathy a “made-up, new-age term that does a lot of damage”? Should we feel empathy for a man who had none?

Originally Posted by btimbit

said empathy was a weakness, kids that die in school shootings are worth it, etc.

Originally Posted by Yamer

in regards to the person that didn't believe in empathy.

Originally Posted by rubecube

Also, from the man's own mouth, we shouldn't feel bad for him or his family:

"I can't stand the word empathy, actually. I think empathy is a made-up, new age term that — it does a lot of damage." - Charlie Kirk

Originally Posted by GGG

this thread is just pointing out the irony of a guy who believed empathy was weekness

You are essentially insulting his memory by having empathy for him.

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

a guy who thought empathy isn't something worth having.

Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz

this is a man who believed that empathy was made up, and detrimental.

So with that in mind, I will take no joy in his death, but I will feel exactly as much empathy for Charlie Kirk as he would want me to.

Originally Posted by DionTheDman

Well, lacking empathy is showing respect to Charlie anyway.

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Your empathy for him and his family disgusts him. Show a little respect. Be better.

Originally Posted by GGG

Kirk would find our empathy disgusting. Quit dishonouring his memory

Originally Posted by GGG

Lots of empathy in this thread. Kirk would be disgusted with your weakness.

Originally Posted by BigThief

Charlie Kirk stated that empathy was a new age made up word that does a lot of damage.

Originally Posted by dissentowner

The man preached empathy is bad.

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

What's your take on his take that empathy for other humans is a weakness?

The full quote:
“I can't stand the word empathy, actually. I think empathy is a made-up, new age term that — it does a lot of damage. But, it is very effective when it comes to politics. Sympathy, I prefer more than empathy.”

Never said empathy was weakness, or abnormal. He preferred sympathy over empathy - that part of the quote is always left out.