Editorial: Let’s Make America Kind Again
Srinivas Kuchibhotla, the India-born engineer killed in an Olathe bar last week, was not only a top-of-his-class immigrant who helped boost our economy.
No, Mr. Kuchibhotla, who was allegedly shot by a slurring man tossing off racial slurs, was also the sort of man we must not just mourn but emulate at this overheated moment.
A relative described 32-year-old Kuchibhotla as “the kindest person you would meet…He never uttered a word of hatred, a simple gossip, or a careless comment.” With hatred on the upswing, gossip a thriving business and careless comments a recipe for social media success, this gentleness and generosity of spirit set him apart.
To honor his memory, could we try making America kind again?
An America that is not respectful of those who are different or tolerant of those who disagree can never be truly great. Or truly American, for that matter.