Charlie Kirk inspired debate and civility

News of Charlie Kirk’s murder reverberated through the nation like thunder warning of storms to come.

Kirk was an iconic superstar, a self-taught young man with endless energy, a quick wit and a charming, boyish smile that attracted massive crowds at college campuses. His trademark was to sit behind a table with a microphone and “debate anyone.”

Students would challenge him on everything from hot-button topics like abortion, transgender policies and DEI to his support for capitalism, his religion — even which Star Wars sequel was best.

Kirk stood out.

His online videos show him boldly explaini...