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[QUOTE]Originally posted by JRutledge

We are talking about someone throwing beer, a chair and other objects in the direction of players. Then coming onto the court and confronting players.

Some beer hit Artest. The chair happened after Artest was in the stands taking swings. Get your facts straight.

I think you need to read my comments again. I did not say any action was justified. I said I understand. I think we were talking about blame here and how things got out of hand. And if you do not want someone to attack you, you do not throw things at them. If you do not want people to react to you, you do not say certain things to them. If you do not want to get hurt, try everything you can to keep yourself out of a situation in which you play no personal role.

Your quote was, ". I do not blame the players at all. NOT ONE BIT!!" That's moronic. Again, nobody here defended the fans. Everyone thinks the fans are idiots. But you can't justify the players behavior for that. That's part of what is wrong with society....blame it on something else. "Yeah, your honor, I hit him.. but he threw beer on me." It just doesn't wash for anyone with a logical thought in their head. I'm not the slightest bit surprised that Artest is done for the year. If that's all he gets, he'll be lucky. Assault charges are being considered (and not for the guy who tossed a beer).


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