A petition demanding the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs to launch kicker Harrison Butker has amassed over 112k signatures after the controversial graduation speech he gave went viral, RadarOnline.com has realized.
The three-time Tremendous Bowl winner and father-of-two has been accused of invoking misogynistic, homophobic, and antisemitic tones in his graduation tackle to Benedictine Faculty graduates on Might 11.
Butker got here beneath fireplace after clips of his graduation speech went viral. Whereas addressing graduates, the NFL kicker condemned Delight month — which he mentioned represented “lethal sins” — slammed Joe Biden for supporting abortion rights whereas being catholic, and claimed feminine graduates had been advised “diabolical lies” about establishing careers as a substitute of turning into wives and moms.
Amid overwhelming backlash, the NFL launched a press release addressing Butker’s offensive messaging.
“Harrison Butker gave a speech in his private capability,” Jonathan Beane, NFL senior vp and chief range and inclusion officer advised Folks in a press release. “His views aren’t these of the NFL as a company. The NFL is steadfast in our dedication to inclusion, which solely makes our league stronger.”
Outraged followers nonetheless felt Butker’s speech demanded motion from the workforce. Early Thursday afternoon, the Change.org petition stood at 112k signatures calling for his launch — and continues to develop.
“We demand accountability from our sports activities figures who must be function fashions selling respect for all folks no matter their race, gender id or sexual orientation. We name upon the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs administration to dismiss Harrison Butker instantly for his inappropriate conduct,” the petition said.
“Please signal this petition should you stand with us in opposition to discrimination and consider in fostering an inclusive society the place everyone seems to be handled with dignity and respect.”
The petition claimed the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs kicker’s “feedback have been sexist, homophobic, anti-trans, anti-abortion and racist.”
“These dehumanizing remarks in opposition to LGBTQ+ people, assaults on abortion rights and racial discrimination perpetuate division and undermine human rights,” the petition continued.
“These feedback reinforce dangerous stereotypes that threaten social progress. They create a poisonous setting that hinders our collective efforts in the direction of equality, range and inclusion in society. It’s unacceptable for such a public determine to make use of their platform to foster hurt fairly than unity.”