Twenty-one people, including 18 children, were killed at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday by an 18-year-old gunman. Different personalities from the world of sport reacted on social networks.
Posted at 7:48 p.m.
Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors in the NBA, delivered a message that has already gone viral. “We’re not going to talk about basketball. Nothing new has happened to our team in the last six hours. Basketball-related issues don’t matter,” he explained before the start of his team’s game.
The one who has often opposed American conservatives and politicians like Donald Trump let himself go in a press conference. “When are we going to do something?” he asked, raising his voice, banging on the table.
“I am so tired of coming here and offering my condolences to so many families. I am tired of moments of silence, ”he said, on the verge of tears.
” Enough ! There are currently 50 senators who are refusing to pass a law that could allow for a register, which was passed by the House and has been dormant for two years. There’s a reason he doesn’t vote for it: to maintain power. I ask Mitch McConnell and other senators: will you prioritize your own desire to govern at the expense of the lives of our children? […], because that’s what it looks like. »
He added that 90% of Americans support a gun registry, but 50 senators are “holding everyone hostage.” »
The first big name to vent his frustration was Lebron James. “I send my thoughts and prayers to the families of those loved victims who have passed away or are hurt […]. When it’s enough, it’s enough! ! ! They are children and we continue to put them in danger by sending them to school. School is where they’re supposed to be safest,” the Los Angeles Lakers star wrote in a first tweet.
“It just has to change. THIS MUST CHANGE…I will be praying to the heavens for students everywhere over the next few days,” he added a few minutes later.
Former Houston Texans JJ Watt wrote, “Devastated is not a strong enough word. Horrible, horrible news from Texas. »
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris tweeted: “Devastating. Heartbreaking. Unimaginable. Lord, watch over everyone affected by this misfortune. WE NEED CHANGES NOW! »
Then, at the start of the evening, the Dallas Cowboys, the most important professional team in Texas, also sent a comment: “The entire Dallas Cowboys organization is in mourning and with all our hearts with the community of Uvalde and all people affected by this tragic event. Saddened by the loss of these innocent lives, our hearts and prayers are with the families of the victims, loved ones, teachers and school staff. »