Special Edition: The Turning Point

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This week I have been compelled to pause my typical writing to address the tragic death of Charlie Kirk.

America, and the world, lost a generational leader that loved God, loved his family, and loved his country.

As a fellow American, Christian, father, and husband, I understood and appreciated all that Charlie was contributing to the fabric of American society and culture in a window of time that it was needed most.

This writing is my attempt to honor Charlie's legacy by doing what he did best -- opening up constructive dialogue, encouraging critical thinking and reflection, and inspiring action.

Charlie was killed for peaceably assembling, cultivating open dialogue, and challenging ideologies that did not align with his own; all of which are bedrocks of free speech in America.

If you've ever watched Charlie's content, he was a masterful debater, a once-in-a-generation leader, and a man of deep courage.

He went where other people that looked and sounded like him would not go.

He discussed topics that were otherwise not to be discussed.

He challenged narratives that were not to be challenged.

He brought truth and light to places that were full of lies and darkness.

He met animosity with grace, attacks with humility, and opposing viewpoints with wisdom.

And most importantly, he practiced his Christian faith actively, visibly displaying the fruits of the spirit masterfully -- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Regardless of your view of Charlie or his strongly-held beliefs, consider this:

If, despite having beliefs that differ from your neighbors, your friends, your coworkers, or your family members, you receive the benefit of free speech to express those beliefs, then Charlie's death should rattle you to your core.

Multifamily investing, the stock market, luxury vacations, nice houses -- none of that stuff matters unless they are accompanied by the freedoms that we are currently afforded in our great Nation.

A quick tour of history will expressly and repeatedly reaffirm one reality -- a silenced people become an oppressed people, and once freedoms are lost, they are nearly impossible to recover without an extremely high cost, including war and bloodshed.

Every person that benefits from American freedoms must answer this wake up call.

Charlie's death should be a violent reminder that freedom is not free, nor is it guaranteed.

No longer can those of us that benefit from America's freedoms choose to be passive onlookers of wrong doing, malignant speech, or attacks against the very freedoms that make America great.

This is a JFK or MLK moment.

This is the Turning Point.

Millions of people risk their lives to come to America because of these freedoms and bountiful opportunities.

We must all work together to ensure that the freedoms we enjoy are preserved and sustained. They must not be infringed upon, either overtly through law or war, or subversively through fear or suppression.

Events like Charlie's death must inspire a conscious choice.

Will We The People continue on as if nothing has changed, or, will we decide that American freedoms are worth preserving?

I know my answer. My question for you is, what's yours?

Stand for the truth. Strengthen your convictions. Open dialogue with others. Be bold in your faith. Speak the truth in love.

This is the Turning Point Generation.

America's future freedoms will be determined by American's actions today.

The time is now. The choice is clear. The decision is yours.

Learn more on Charlie's YouTube and get involved at tpusa.com.

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