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by jkaras

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Well all can say that for American sports this weekend it was rather violent. I was amazed at the amount of brawling that has become common place in various sports ie; football, basketball. What cracks me up is these massive players with all their muscles throw punches like they never been in a fight before.

In the case of the Pacer slugfest I can understand to a point that fans are responsible for their own behavior as much as the players. It was unfortunate that certain innocent bystanders got caught up in the melee. However I do think that the two fat buffoons that challeneged Ron Artest on the court shouldnt get a cent and banned from the game, along with the old guy who threw the beer that started the melee. To me these people were looking for trouble and got plenty so they should be satisfied. Also I hate how our society rules damages by how rich a person is. If you get in a fight win or lose its man against man, not man against court ruling. Everyone is out for something for nothing and the minute something doesnt go someone's way its all about the lawyers.

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by tomsal

First if you think American sports are violent, take a look across the Atlantic at our European friends.. Ever see how serious the English take their soccer? There have been stadium brawls there that make what goes on at American sports games look like kiddie fights.

I think when it comes to sports, our country is way to easy going. I think if you as a pro sports player start a fight that escalates out of control you should get the book thrown at you -- if it means jail time, then so be it...and none of this "wait until the season is over crap" either...no...you have a fast court hearing, and if you are in jail for the playoffs, well too bad!

As for the fans, they should also have the book thrown at them---hard too. Make it hurt. Few things peeve me more when it comes to going to a sports event, play, movie, whatever..then when a few a$$hole members of the audience are violent, crude, rude, obnoxious, etc. ruining it for everyone. Some folks do bring their kids to make a family affair out of it, then don't need to see foul mouth, drunk, violent and rude behavior.

Just the other week here at a game a guy pissed on the wall right in the stands in plain view of everyone in attendance, in front of little kids even.

I think these bums should be dragged (litterally) away kicking and screaming in hand cuffs, they bitch..you shock them with a taser then throw their sorrow bottoms in jail.

But before this can happen, I think laws should be made to enforce this stuff a bit more, give the cops the power to do some of this stuff without fear of "abuse" lawsuits.

What a Politically Correct, WUSS of a nation we have become!

Its pathetic.

by jkaras

Previously, the Eagles stadium had a court of law in the stadium to process drunk and disorderly conduct when it happens. Do you think that all stadiums for all sports should have this inorder to have a sporting event? My other issue with these embarrassments is the whole purity that all commentators are hiding behind when they have erectile medication sponsorship, alcohol sponsorship, using terms like "street credibility", exploiting upincoming athletes with the corruption in the system, slapping on the wrists for drug infractions/deals because of money, involvement in murders, and all coaches/players using profanity during games? Now I want good competition, good hits, aggressive behavior, but I know sports are not wholesome and are violent in its very nature. To me to claim foul is rediculous and is understood by the fan. Sports are necessary and needed for children but to hide behind the moral police is being very dis-ingenious.

by bee jay

In a Boston Herald Article today (11/22/04), Steve Bulpett put it perfectly. To claim that you are justified to jump into the stands and start swinning because you were provoked it bull. He gives an excellent example by using Jackie Robinson as some one who had things thrown at him, was spit on verbally abused, yet always was able to choose the high road. Our professional athletes are paid incredibly well for their performances and serve as role models for many young men. It's disgusting to see the messages they are sending out these days, there are very few sports "heros" left for our children to admire. There are many professions that put people in a position to be abused and dumped on that pay significantly less than pro sports, yet the individuals doing those jobs manage to keep their cool every day. From nurses, to cops to customer service reps. Perhaps the "pro's" could learn a little something from the people they encounter every day, namely to "suck it up!"

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