In the topsy-turvy world of media and politics, it seems like whenever chaos erupts, we’re bound to find a new plot twist around the corner. Take, for example, the recent frenzy over the late Charlie Kirk, and how some politicians and media outlets are handling it. If there’s one thing we might try to learn from the left, it’s their ability to spin a tale out of a situation that leaves the rest of us with our heads scratching. Instead of peace and remembrance, there’s a chorus of blame aimed at Kirk himself, diverting attention from the tragic act of violence that ended his life.

The bewilderment starts in the hallowed halls of Congress. Conversations quickly shifted to discussing Kirk’s perceived faults rather than addressing the violent tragedy perpetrated by a radical activist. It’s a classic case of look over here, not there, folks.

Even public figures turned the tragedy into a spectacle that further muddled the narrative. Despite the penchant for late-night fanfare, actions of downplaying the seriousness of political violence didn’t quite land on welcoming ears with many viewers or networks. If people don’t want to watch, well, they just change the channel.

This chain of chaotic events begs the question: when will there be a broader conversation about the very real issue of violence? Stories like these remind us time and again why it’s crucial to face the facts and hold everyone accountable, regardless of which side of the political aisle they stand on. Republicans need to steel themselves against the noise and ensure the focus returns to addressing violence honestly and clearly. Maybe one day, the spectacle will give way to sensible discourse, but that day, my friends, isn’t today.