

"DANCING On Charlie's Grave!" Dennis Quaid on Kirk & Immigration | Dave Smith vs Officer Tatum
Sep 23, 2025
Dennis Quaid, a veteran Hollywood actor, shares his thoughts on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and the power of forgiveness, as seen in Kirk's widow’s response. He discusses societal division and media reactions to free speech, also touching on his new film about sovereign citizens. Comedian Dave Smith and Officer Tatum delve into the complex implications of Kirk's legacy, debating Israel’s policies and the evolving political landscape, sparking a lively discussion on immigration and the future of the region.
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Personal Reaction To Charlie Kirk's Death
- Dennis Quaid recalls hearing of Charlie Kirk's assassination while in his car and feeling echoes of past national traumas like the 1960s assassinations.
- He frames the event as a heartbreaking symptom of growing hate speech and division in America.
Debate, Decorum, And Dehumanisation
- Quaid argues the conflict is more spiritual than purely political and calls the gleeful celebration of violence a perplexing moral failure.
- He says Charlie's willingness to debate politely made opponents furious because he exposed weakness in their arguments.
Forgive To Free Your Heart
- Dennis Quaid praises Erica Kirk's public forgiveness and urges releasing grief through faith rather than carrying hatred.
- He recommends forgiving to let God handle justice so the mourner is not consumed by bitterness.