This is absolutely disturbing, even for a red area. [View all]
      
      Did or does anybody else on DU live in a part of the country with a similar rally planned or held "in memory"  of hate merchant Charlie Kirk?
Several hundred motorcycles, cars, tow trucks and other vehicles assembled at the North Medford Walmart parking lot Saturday to launch a memorial ride honoring Charlie Kirk, the slain CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA.  The memorial ride was one of a handful of events announced within days of the shooting Sept. 10 that occurred at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. A suspect, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson of Washington, Utah, is in custody. 
Other local events were planned on Sunday.
https://rv-times.com/2025/09/13/hundreds-join-rogue-valley-wide-memorial-ride-for-charlie-kirk-more-events-planned/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMy__JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt_6dAInScniND1TTpVwGaHK8zPf82tP9Uvg9OszAWoLufMe_3c6pAvMMwmE_aem_eUPtQy_PiOKKfl21AbsdjA
The only things missing are hoods, robes, and cross burnings.
Absolutely disgraceful.  I am glad I am avoiding the Sunday festivities because I am going on an organized hike in East Applegate.