In article <[log in to unmask]>, Brian Zive <[log in to unmask]> says: > >Anyways, I think unclassiness (is that a word) only happens >in the heat of the moment. For instance, I took a picture >of Blair Allison when he was on the ice injured. There is >no way that I would ever do such a thing under normal cir- >cumstances. The fanatic insanity defense! What would "normal" circumstances be? >Isn't >the point of going to a sporting event or concert to let >go of the tensions you have in your daily life. You just >want to have fun and do what is funny and relaxing. We're >all probably guilty of being unclassy at a hockey game one >time or another. Yes, the point of going to a sporting event is to relax and be entertained. However, that means supporting your team, not downing the opponent. Stand up and cheer when a goal is scored, cheer when a player makes a great play. But is it really necessary to hurl insults at officials and opposing players? Giving a count to a player when he's injured is not funny in most people's books. For some reason, people seem to think civility can be left at the entrance to sport- ing events. Fans who would not dare approach a fan of the opposing team outside and offer some slurs think it's okay inside. The same goes for players, who think it's okay to slug others at will during a contest when otherwise they wouldn't. There used to be a concept called sportsmanship. I think some people should look into it. Ryan Robbins Stodder Hall University of Maine [log in to unmask]