Three-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is speaking out about fatherhood and the importance of a strong family.
In an interview with EWTN, Butker spoke about the shooting at the parade celebrating the Chiefs’ victory in Super Bowl III. The shooting, which occurred on Ash Wednesday last month, injured dozens of people and killed one woman, Lisa López Galván, who was a Butker fan. Police said an argument between several people led to the shooting.
As expected, gun control advocates used this incident to promote gun control. But Butker told EWTN that such people misperceive the problem.
“I know gun violence has been a hot topic, but at the end of the day, it’s decadent violence and it shouldn’t happen,” he said.
“I think families need strong fathers. I think we need men who lead and set good examples and teach young men in society that violence is not the way to deal with conflicts,” he said. explained. “What happened is very unfortunate. Unfortunately, too many children were hurt. A beautiful young woman was killed because someone was offended and turned to violence to deal with the conflict. He was killed. It’s very sad.”
“I don’t think guns are the problem. I think families need fathers who are good role models for young people,” Butker said.
Butker becomes the second NFL star this month to talk about the importance of strong fathers.
During his retirement press conference, former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jason Kelce credited his professional success to his family’s upbringing, emphasizing the importance of his father.
“I think one of the best things a human being can be in this world is a father. A present, loving, devoted father may be the greatest gift a child could ask for in our society,” Kelce said. said.
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