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Originally posted by Dubby
In my opinion the rules shouldn't change because it's 'a big game.'
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Well, life is not fair. Life is not always consistent. Life does not always have to make sense. The state officials wanted to finish the game. They figured out a way to finish the game. If they had to change some rules or modify something to finish the game, so be it.
Rules are changed all the time in real life to accomplish goals or to solve problems. Whether it be the legal system, our voting rules/rights or admission standards, rules are always changed and modified. And yes, the kids will learn that you modify situations for certain event. I am sure the kids realize when they go to church they act one way, and when they go to school they act another way, then when they are with their friends they behave in another manner. Let us not make everything such a big deal. This was done so that everyone could see. I am sure the team that won the State Title will always be remembered as the "kids that were in that fight." It will take away that from their accomplishment the rest of their lives. I bet no one will ever talk about the game, they will only talk about the fight or the events that happen. Funny, we have not once talked about the great plays or the great comeback or dominate performance that this team had or even the double whistle that should not have been called (hypothetically speaking). I would assume the same will go about the same with the people that were there or saw it on TV. Punishment enough from my point of view. But that is my opinion.
Peace