My wife and I were in Prague when we heard about the shooting of Charlie Kirk. It was late and we went to bed without knowing the outcome. We awoke in the morning to learn that Charlie had been martyred. As it happens, Prague is a great place to reflect on the enduring legacy of martyrs and to contrast that with the fate of the powerful secular elites.

We are all richer for his clear and convicted voice. We are healthier and stronger because of the young people he motivated and led into politics. Regardless of their party or persuasion. This is his greatest and lasting achievement. His gift to American politics. That ideas matter, change is possible, and we can all make a difference.