An “I am Spartacus” declaration, offered in memory of Charlie Kirk—who bore himself with steadfast courage and grace in defense of these sacred principles, and who, for his fidelity, just paid the ultimate price.
I pledge:
- To think and speak my conscience—freely, fearlessly, and without equivocation.
- To defend your right to think and speak your conscience—freely, fearlessly, and without equivocation, even when I profoundly disagree.
- To confront bad ideas, not with suppression or violence, but with better ones—freely, fearlessly, and without equivocation.
May this heartsick week give rise to a great tide of introspection and renewed devotion to these commitments.
In hope and in love,
Hanno
Deliberative Dad 