In response to Kenneth Showalter’s query (Letters, February) [for quotes by Charlie Kirk that contradict Jesus’ teaching to “love thy neighbor”]: “If I see a Black pilot, I’m going to be like, ‘Boy, I hope he’s qualified’ “ (2024 podcast). “We made a big mistake when we passed the Civil Rights Act in the 1960s” (December 2023). “I can’t stand the word ‘empathy,’ actually. I think empathy is a made-up New Age term that does a lot of damage” (Oct. 12, 2022). “Of course you should be able to use whips against those that are coming into your country. Why is that controversial?” (March 21, 2024).

Denise Braun-Frodsham, Fresno, Calif.