Monday, November 22, 2004
Let Common Sense Reign
MSNBC - Prosecutor: No charges imminent in brawl: "Prosecutor: No charges imminent in brawl"
If one of those players had pulled a gun and shot the spectator in the leg, we would be talking about charges. Why, then, after more than one player throws multiple punches would we not file charges. These are very big men in peak physical condition. It is not that they can't feel threatened, just that a cup of water being thrown at them shouldn't threaten them. We should let common sense reign here and encourage legal punishment in addition to game suspension.
If one of those players had pulled a gun and shot the spectator in the leg, we would be talking about charges. Why, then, after more than one player throws multiple punches would we not file charges. These are very big men in peak physical condition. It is not that they can't feel threatened, just that a cup of water being thrown at them shouldn't threaten them. We should let common sense reign here and encourage legal punishment in addition to game suspension.
