Charlie Kirk event in Crystal Lake could draw protests, organizers say schools topic ‘isn’t partisan’

Northwest Herald ^ | 2/21/23 | James T. Norman

[COSIllinois]

Conservative talk show host activist Charlie Kirk and others scheduled to speak in Crystal Lake this weekend about schooling in Illinois is drawing both ire and support from the community – as well as possible protests.

Those in favor of the event said they see it as an opportunity to educate and offer solutions to problems in the state’s schooling system, while those opposed said they view it as a dog whistle to attack certain groups and raise money.

[COSIllinois]

See you in Mc Henry County!!

[hanamizu]

“...those opposed said they view it as a dog whistle”

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And that tells you all you need to know about those opposed.

[BenLurkin]

There’s something horribly wrong with a countey where people who show up to intimidate speakers are called “protestors.”

[bwest]

Crystal Lake? Introduce MoveOn to Jason.

[sima_yi]

...those opposed said they view it as a dog whistle ...

Isn't it interesting that only leftists are able to hear the supposedly right-wing dog whistles.

[euram]

I have a lot of relatives buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, but that’s strictly democrat territory.