“This is who we are!” Marcus Spears gives sad reality check on society’s ‘ever-revolving cycle’ post horrific shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl Parade

A gunman opened fire killing one person and injuring over 20 others on Wesnesday.

“This is who we are!” Marcus Spears gives sad reality check on society’s ‘ever-revolving cycle’ post horrific shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl Parade

Medical personnel load a woman into an ambulance after a shooting at Union Station after the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (Via Imago)

The horrific shooting that took place at the Super Bowl parade of the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday has been condemned by fans, players, and analysts alike. The incident once again put the gun laws of the nation in the limelight.

Owing to speedy action by law enforcement, the situation was brought under control relatively quickly. Marcus Spears of ESPN was outraged over this incident. He spoke on the endless cycle of shooting massacres and undue apologies which the nation is stuck in.

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Spears said,

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When I first heard it, you know what I thought, unfortunately...this is who we are.

He further predicted the sequence of events that will unfold in the next few days. 

The ever-revolving cycle is going to start. The news outlets will talk about gun control. They'll have politicians from either side to talk about what needs to be done...

The analyst does not see any changes being made as a result of this incident, he believes the same old cycle of the news outlets covering the updates pertaining to the case while calling out lawmakers over weak gun control laws will continue. Furthermore, it

The shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade marks a disturbing trend of increasing gun violence

After this, they will bring in a couple of lawmakers who will debate the topic on air, going back and forth. 

The activism and people will speak out we need gun control, and then we'll have the prayers up. I'm sure that's happening right now. Prayers up, prayers up all over the place.

The analyst is pointing out how the entire cycle has become a repetitive one. It is the same thing time and again.

February 14, 2024, Kansas City, Missouri, USA Police clear the area of fans around the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally after shots were fired near Union Station. (Via Imago)

He is sick and tired of going watching this over and over again. Spears pointed out that this was no isolated incident. 

I know what the cycle will be, and then we'll go back to normal, everyday scheduled programs.

Shooting incidents such as this have not been unique incidents, at this point, they have gotten quite common and that is dangerous. It was a moment for the Kansas City Chiefs and their fans to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

The team has slogged an entire year to be able to accomplish this feat. The city was united and fans were excited to witness the champions hoisting the Lombardi Trophy through the streets of their city. To open fire in a public gathering of this size highlighted the fact that public safety is a serious matter of concern. The incident left one person dead, more than 20 injured, eight of whom were children.

The madness has to stop but as Marcus Spears pointed out, this incident will not change anything. The Chiefs could not get an opportunity to fully enjoy their second consecutive championship win.

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