WEB Fans Call for Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker to Be Removed After Commencement Speech
Butker's Speech Sparked Outrage for Sexist and Offensive Remarks
Benedictine College Students and Graduates Demand Apology
In a commencement speech to the Class of 2024 at Benedictine College, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker shared his views on women, abortion, President Biden, and Pride. Butker's speech was met with immediate backlash, with many attendees and students expressing outrage over his offensive and sexist remarks.
In his speech, Butker criticized the "diabolical lies" told to women about their bodies and the importance of abortion rights. He also expressed his opposition to President Biden and Pride, claiming that both are a threat to traditional values.
Butker's speech has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for him to be removed from the Chiefs roster for the upcoming NFL season. A petition on Change.org demanding Butker's removal has already garnered thousands of signatures.
Benedictine College has also come under fire for inviting Butker to speak at the commencement ceremony. Students and graduates have expressed their disappointment and demanded an apology from the college.
Butker has not yet commented on the backlash to his speech. The Chiefs organization declined to comment on the matter.
The controversy surrounding Butker's speech serves as a reminder of the importance of respectful and inclusive language, especially in public forums. His comments not only offended many people but also undermined the celebratory nature of a commencement ceremony.
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