He was hailed as an intellectual on the right and praised for his willingness to debate issues with left wing opponents on University Campuses. The maker of this film had this wonderful description of what the debate should be, and that is the pursuit of truth and not victory. The worst thing that happened to this country.”Senior Republicans and right wing media chimed in with similar allegations and also blamed the left. The right used claims following Kirk’s death to try and stake political advantage. The left has held back wanting to know what the truth was.