Area resident Bob Zak reflects on the Charlie Kirk assassination
Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone and may not reflect the editorial position of ClarkCountyToday.com
I have never met Charlie Kirk, but I have benefited from the ministry, Turning Points USA (TPUSA), that he started. I have watched Charlie interact with the youth at colleges and universities, he believed in respectful debate. He would ask for anyone wanting to question him to come to the front, he would give them the mic and proceed, in front of all, to debate.
Charlie was smart, articulate, professional and always displayed a Christ like attitude of loving others.
I facilitate the study of our Constitution called Biblical Citizenship – an eight week course that requires a notebook. I met Ross Wiley, NW representative for TPUSA, from Centralia, who “gifted” work books for several of the classes I facilitated and provided refreshments for the 1st session. The notebooks cost $20 each. Some students could not afford that.
I learned more about TPUSA and Charlie Kirk. I was impressed by his faith stand and bold witness for Jesus, his personal savior. I was shocked at the shooting event in Utah. Tonight on Flashpoint I listened to Erika Kirk talk about their family and God’s work. The killer did not silence TPUSA, he ignited a nationwide response to this ministry for the youth of our USA.
Bob Zak
Vancouver, Hazel Dell
Also read:
- Opinion: Gov. Ferguson has abandoned his own tax relief demands
Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson’s support for the state’s proposed income tax contradicts his earlier demands for broader taxpayer relief. - Opinion: Many important decisions looming as the 2026 session nears the end
Rep. John Ley outlines budget concerns, energy policy debates and several tax proposals as the 2026 legislative session approaches its final days. - Opinion: 106 striking workers already using unemployment insurance benefits
A Washington Policy Center analyst says the state’s new law allowing striking workers to collect unemployment benefits is already affecting the UI system. - POLL: Who should have the primary say in decisions about a student’s gender identity at school?
Clark County Today is asking readers who should have the primary role in decisions about a student’s gender identity at school. - Opinion: Study shows 2025’s record tax increases reduce Washington’s GDP growth and worker pay
Todd Myers writes that a new economic analysis projects Washington’s 2025 tax increases will slow GDP growth and reduce wages over the next several years.
