Staff Reports
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker faced online harassment when personal information including his address was put on social media by an official account of the city he plays for. This happened just days after he spoke about traditional family values at a college commencement ceremony. The 28-year-old has been targeted by critics on the far left for expressing his biblical beliefs during the speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
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Despite Butker’s contributions to Kansas City, including his game-winning field goal in the Super Bowl, the city’s social media account shared his home address, causing concern for Butker, his wife, and children. The post was eventually deleted, but the damage had already been done. Many criticized this act as an attack on Christian values, questioning why city employees would take such action.
The account later issued an apology for their actions, but the damage had already been done. Many did not accept this apology, voicing their disapproval on various social media platforms. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey also weighed in, calling for accountability and emphasizing the importance of protecting the free exercise of religion.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, a Democrat, also addressed the incident, calling it “inappropriate” and stating that they would review account access and ensure that similar actions are not taken through public channels in the future. He did not mention whether the responsible party would be terminated.
The incident sparked widespread backlash and drew attention to the importance of protecting religious freedom. The response to this situation reflects the ongoing debates surrounding free speech and the protection of individual beliefs.
