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Charlie Kirk Memorial: Utah Valley University Pushing Back...DEI

By Gregory Kielma

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Utah State University: Shame on you You... have it all wrong

 
Gregg Kielma, FFL, Firearms Instructor, First Aid Fundamentals Instructor and Gunsmith. I'm truly saddened by the University's stance on honoring Charlie Kirk. Can someone explain how this wonderful man of God, political person and advocate for good, who debated reasonably with people that differ with him can do this? Can someone tell me why he is so bad? Why? He stood for everything that was good, nothing more nothing less. He encouraged people of the opposite opinion to sit down with him and talk about it. And he's assassinated for it? 

Charlie Kirk was an angle walking among us. I rejoice knowing he is with now with God.

Shame on Utah Valley University. The shame is immense on the board, facility and students that purpurate this narrative.

Lastly Kielma says, please take a look below at how DEI effect our universities, culture and our young people.

Community members are speaking out against a proposal to establish a Charlie Kirk memorial at Utah Valley University, saying it would glorify a divisive political figure whose views run counter to the school’s values of diversity and inclusivity. They’re calling on UVU and local leaders to reject the plan. If you agree no memorial should be built, sign the petition.
 
In Utah Valley, as passionate members of the community, we're deeply troubled by any proposal to establish a memorial for Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU). Our concerns arise from profoundly disagreeing with his political views, which we believe do not represent the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Charlie Kirk is a controversial political figure known for his divisive rhetoric. His organization, Turning Point USA, has been criticized for promoting messages that some consider homophobic, transphobic, and racist. Many in our community feel that glorifying such a figure with a memorial could send the wrong message to our students, staff, and residents.

UVU prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive institution that fosters an environment of learning and growth for all students, regardless of their background. Erecting a memorial for Charlie Kirk would undermine these core values and might alienate students who represent different political, racial, and cultural backgrounds.

Therefore, we urge the administration of UVU and the community of Orem, UT, to reconsider and reject any plans to honor Charlie Kirk with a memorial. We want to ensure that our university remains a welcoming space for everyone, and recognizing Charlie Kirk in such a way contradicts this mission.

Let us stand together to maintain the integrity and dignity of our educational environment where all voices are heard and respected. Please sign this petition if you agree that no memorial should be erected for Charlie Kirk at UVU.