A Change.org petition is making waves, demanding the release of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker from the team and the NFL. The petition gained traction after Butker’s controversial graduation speech at Benedictine College in Kansas.
During his speech, Butker congratulated female graduates but made comments that sparked outrage. He suggested that most women were more excited about traditional roles like marriage, motherhood, and staying at home, rather than focusing on their careers. He also criticized Pride month, an important time for the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and President Joe Biden’s stance on abortion.
Now, with over 30,000 signatures and counting, the petition aims to end Butker’s seven-season association with the Chiefs. The goal is to reach 50,000 signatures.
A petition calling for the #Chiefs to release kicker Harrison Butker has amassed nearly 30,000 signatures.
This is in response to the speech he gave a couple days back.
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— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) May 15, 2024
Reporters reached out to the Kansas City Chiefs for comment on the petition and Butker’s comments, but there has been no response yet.
What’s Written In The Petition
A https://t.co/ncqnFwPAMH petition is calling on the Chiefs to dismiss kicker Harrison Butker for making several dehumanizing remarks during his commencement speech at Benedictine College on May 11th. Here’s what the three-time Super Bowl champion said about women, Pride Month,… pic.twitter.com/8iYltWDVLB
— Change.org (@Change) May 14, 2024
Thousands of people are rallying behind a Change.org petition calling for the Kansas City Chiefs to release their kicker, Harrison Butker, from the team and the NFL. The petition gained massive momentum after Butker’s controversial graduation speech at Benedictine College in Kansas.
In his speech, Butker made remarks that many found offensive and inappropriate. He suggested that women were more interested in traditional roles like marriage and motherhood than in pursuing their careers. He also criticized Pride Month and President Joe Biden’s stance on abortion.
With over 25,000 signatures collected in just one day and aiming for a goal of 50,000, the petition describes Butker’s comments as sexist, homophobic, anti-trans, anti-abortion, and racist. It condemns these remarks for perpetuating division, undermining human rights, and reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
The petition emphasizes the negative impact of such discriminatory attitudes, citing an increase in hate crimes and mental health issues among affected communities. It calls for accountability from sports figures, urging them to be role models promoting respect for all individuals regardless of race, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
The petition concludes by demanding immediate action from the Kansas City Chiefs management, calling for Butker’s dismissal due to his inappropriate conduct. It invites others to join the cause in standing against discrimination and advocating for an inclusive society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Despite efforts to reach out to the Kansas City Chiefs for comment on the petition and Butker’s comments, there has been no response yet.
