At first I paid little attention to the Kansas City chiefs kickers speech given at a catholic school graduation. But it has gone on so I couldn’t help but take a look at the controversy. And I must say this guy is making the most of this to me.
He is complaining that the complaints about his speech amount to it being clear that the values of the Catholic Church are hated by many at this time. Ok. This may be true. But then look at the speech. And well the catholic values which he says are timeless. Which means dating back at least a thousand -two thousand years. Gays are committing deadly sins. Which through out these thousand years up until this day in some countries means being sent to jail even death. And then he says to working women he thinks they must be more proud of having children and their families. But shouldn’t the same be said of men. Or is this kicker who is so proud of his faith more proud of kicking a funny shaped ball in a sport for millions of dollars in a sport that ultimately is only for entertainment than he of his wife and kids. I personally am fine with women who chose to stay home and raise a family but also equally fine with women who don’t have children at all and pursue a career.
But to go to a gala called Courage Under Fire because he now feels like he is under fire because he lives in a country that has free speech and a lot of people don’t agree with what he does he feels under fire. Maybe he should think about all of those who have actually suffered because of his beliefs throughout history. Not just those on his side. But those his side have hurt. Not just with their words but with their actions.
ob the cuff 