By David Hegg

At the ground level of ethics is the understanding that living ethically is honorable while unethical behavior is shameful. This fundamental recognition of shame and honor can be found in every society. Even the concept of guilt and innocence is tied to what a society considers right or wrong, honorable or shameful. When you transgress a societal law or moral standard, the unavoidable consequence is supposed to be personal shame. And when a society reaches the place where egregious action fails to produce shame, it is time to consider the reality that its ethical standards have been incrementally, but substantially, eroded.

It is fair to say that in too many cases, public reaction to the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk has allowed ridicule and hatred to rise to an unprecedented level. As I have read the remarks of highly placed politicos, famous athletes and film stars, and a host of others who sprinted to let the world know just how gleeful they were that one they considered vicious........

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