Chiefs Kicker Calls Out 'Degenerate Violence,' Demands Better Fathers

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker wants to see better fathers and male role models.

Butker spoke with EWTN News about the horrific Super Bowl parade shooting that left an innocent woman dead. Does Butker think America simply needs more gun laws? That's what many on the left constantly preach, but he rejects the notion firearms are the issue.

Instead, the NFL player believes better male role models and fathers are the answer to "degenerate violence" we see far too often in this country.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 26: Place kicker Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates kicking a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 31-17. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Harrison Butker demands better male role models and fathers.

"I know gun violence was a big discussion, but at the end of the day, this is degenerate violence and it should not be occurring. I think we need strong fathers in the home. We need men that are leading, that are setting good examples that are teaching the young men in our society that violence is not the way to handle our disputes. It's very unfortunate what happened. Unfortunately, many, many children were injured. A beautiful young lady was killed over someone getting offended, and turning to violence to handle that dispute. It's so sad. I don't think guns are the issue. I think we need strong fathers in the home that are being great examples for our youth," Butker said during an interview with EWTN News.

You can watch his full comments below, and hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

It's hard to disagree with Butker's assessment of violence in America. Everyone wants to blame guns, but America has always been a heavily armed nation.

Citizens could buy fully automatic weapons in the 1920s without background checks. Yet, you didn't see constant mass shootings on the news, despite significantly easy access to firearms.

So, what is the issue? Millions of children do not have a father - biological, step or adopted - in the home, and that's a problem. The nuclear family provides stability. Having two parents who love and mold a young mind creates stability.

Crime is roughly 48% higher in cities where single-parent homes are above the median average when compared to cities where that's not the case, according to the WSJ. The stats are jarring, and anyone with eyes can walk into lower income areas and see open drug use, weapons, violence and out of control teens.

When young men do not have strong role models, they will immediately look elsewhere and young men without structure is a disaster waiting to happen.

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says young men need strong role models. (Credit: Getty Images)

It's easy to blame guns, but this country already has plenty of gun laws. Better education and role models is definitely something to look at, and Butker deserves credit for having the courage to say it. Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com if you agree.