Cain Velasquez is a father, a protector, and a man who acted out of the deepest love any parent can have for their child. While no one condones taking justice into their own hands, it’s impossible to ignore the pain and rage that any loving father would feel in his situation. The justice system too often fails the most vulnerable, and Cain reacted with the raw emotion of a parent whose child was harmed, a reaction that many parents can understand, even if they wouldn’t take the same path.
Cain has always been known for his strength, dedication, and heart, both inside and outside the cage. This situation does not define him; rather, it speaks to the undeniable love he has for his family. He made a mistake, but that mistake was born from love, from a place of pain that no parent should ever have to endure. Instead of vilifying him, we should recognize the failure of the system that put him in this position in the first place.
He deserves compassion, understanding, and a fair chance to move forward. Cain Velasquez is not a criminal in the way the world often sees them, he is a father who snapped in the face of unimaginable pain. Many may not agree with his actions, but most can understand his heart. Stay strong, Cain. You have a world of support behind you.
