[JRutledge]

Z,

Actually Z that is not exactly what I said. I said that I did not blame the players for their actions. I did not care if they were millionaires and made more money than the fans (like was the position of many). They have a right to be protected and the not with any feeling of being threatened. Things being thrown at them and fans coming onto the court is a threat to me. Just like this HS player that was in this particular altercation. Now I was not at this particular HS tournament and there is not video tape or audio tape to show us all what happen. I feel that everyone has a breaking point. Just because you are a fan does not give you the right to say and do whatever you like. That is what I said Z. Now could the player in this case just turn the other cheek, of course he could have. But he also should not have to tolerate any behavior. That has been my position all along. Sorry that you feel that people should be called anything and no one should say anything to them. I feel human beings should be treated with dignity. I do not care if it is a sporting event or on the street. Either way you do not have the right to say or do whatever you like.

Peace