ESPN sports analyst & SiriusXMRadio host Stephen A. Smith expressed deep sadness and outrage over the recent shooting death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah. Kirk was killed in front of his young children while speaking at a university event.
In a somber address on his SiriusXM show, Smith condemned the senseless act of violence, emphasizing that Kirk was simply exercising his right to free speech. Smith lamented that some were even celebrating the murder online, calling it a shameful and unacceptable response.
“I don’t care what his political beliefs were. I don’t care what he felt,” Smith said, adding that he felt pain for Kirk and his family.”
“That he’s dead at the age of 31. That his wife is a widow. That his children are fatherless because his ideas and his beliefs differed from somebody else, apparently.”
“And then I’m going online, and I’m seeing people celebrating it!” he continued. “Shame! Shame on you!”
Smith also commended the New York Yankees for honoring Kirk Wednesday night ahead of a game against the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees held a moment of silence for Kirk and displayed an image of him on the stadium jumbotron.
“Props to the New York Yankees organization last night for having a moment of silence,” Smith said. “We’re not supposed to condone stuff like this. We’re not supposed to say it’s OK. I don’t give a damn who you are, Black, White or anything in between!“
The sports personality underscored the unique power of sports to bring people together across divides, providing a shared experience that reminds us of our common humanity. He urged greater unity, compassion and decency in society, believing the majority of people want to get along despite their differences.
Though his job is to discuss sports, Smith felt compelled to address this tragic event, hoping that sports can help heal and unite people during these divisive times. He believes this act of violence goes against the very fabric of American society.
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