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And while they were very amicable during the news conference, it also quickly became clear that neither had changed their positions on the key issues where they disagree.

The right, though, has its own very long history of “canceling” those with whom they disagree.

Tragic and ironic, since Kirk saw himself as a champion of free speech, even as his critics often disagreed with that framing.

At an event in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Obama said he did not know Kirk and disagreed with many of his views, but called the killing "horrific and a tragedy".

Perhaps they could rethink their encounter not as converting an opponent, but as modeling to relatives how to have a conversation about one’s values with a loved one whom they vehemently disagree with.