Chiefs Kicker Butker Faces Backlash for Divisive Speech

NFL Star Attacked LGBTQ Rights, Abortion Rights, and President Biden

Benedictine College Graduation Speech Sparks Outrage

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has ignited a firestorm of controversy with his commencement speech at Benedictine College, a Catholic school in Atchison, Kansas. In his address, Butker railed against LGBTQ rights diversity initiatives and President Joe Biden, sparking outrage among many.

Butker's speech drew immediate condemnation from LGBTQ rights groups and supporters. The Human Rights Campaign, a national LGBTQ advocacy organization, called Butker's remarks "deeply offensive and harmful." The group argued that Butker's speech sent a "damaging message" to LGBTQ youth, who are already facing discrimination and violence.

Butker has also faced backlash for his comments about abortion rights. In his speech, he told women graduates that their "right to choose" was a "lie" and that abortion was "murder." These remarks drew criticism from women's rights activists and healthcare providers, who argued that Butker's views were out of step with the vast majority of Americans.

The NFL has since distanced itself from Butker's comments, saying that they "do not reflect the values of the league." NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the league has "always supported diversity and inclusion" and that Butker's speech was "not in line with our commitment to equality."

Butker's speech has sparked a national debate about the role of athletes in society. Some argue that athletes should use their platforms to advocate for social justice and equality, while others believe that athletes should stay out of politics.