Oxford Students’ Chat About Problematic Charlie Kirk Proves Group Chats Can Get Messy
A recent series of messages from a WhatsApp group linked to the Oxford University Union has sparked conversation after allegedly referencing the assassination of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The messages, reported by The Spectator, suggest some students made light of Kirk’s death, while others claim they felt pressured to stay quiet if they didn’t agree with the tone of the discussion.
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While the messages have raised eyebrows, it’s worth noting that reactions among students were mixed. Some reportedly participated in the joking, while others say they were “intimidated into silence” for expressing different opinions.
The incident got people talking about how online chats at university can get messy when discussing someone as problematic as Charlie Kirk. In spaces where everyone has an opinion, conversations can heat up fast, even if no one means harm.