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Harrison Butker Advocates for Strong Fathers to Combat Violence

Following a tragic shooting at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, the NFL player emphasizes the importance of male role models over additional gun laws.

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Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates after kicking a field goal in the first quarter agains the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
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Overview

  • Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs kicker and three-time Super Bowl Champion, emphasizes the role of strong fathers in combating violence in America.
  • Butker's comments come in the wake of a tragic shooting during the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade on February 14, where 22 people were injured and one was killed.
  • The NFL player rejects the notion that more gun laws are the solution, instead advocating for better male role models and fathers.
  • Statistics show crime is significantly higher in cities with a high percentage of single-parent homes, highlighting the need for stable family structures.
  • Butker also honored the victim, Lisa Lopez-Galvin, by giving her family a jersey, which she was wearing when she was shot and killed.