I might write an essay about this, need ideas...
Do you all think that presence of police at sports events limit the rights of the fans? if so why
2007-10-28 10:49:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
I dont know what rights, its an essay question.
2007-10-28 13:12:42 · update #1
No. Their purpose is to control the population. I remember back in 1982, some idiots jumped down onto the Busch II AstroTurf and cut up swatches, leaving a huge hole in left field that had to be replace for the following season. Souvenirs are one thing, but property damage is another!
Mob scenes where cars are turned over and set ablaze, riots, looting, etc. are ridiculous and unnecessary. Honestly, how is that celebrating? Shooting guns into the air? Where do you think the bullets go? The laws of gravity don't go away just because your team won!
So, yes, there is a purpose. Now whether the police respect individual rights and let the people have the freedom to rejoice? That's another question!
2007-10-28 11:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by pricehillsaint 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
absolutely NOT. They keep the fans in line while still allowing them to celebrate in a civilized manner and following the law. How would it be if everyone was rioting, scalping, starting bon fires and tipping cars just because they are excited? Police take care of the people who take it too far.
2007-10-28 18:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What rights could it limit? I think that their presence protects the rights of people. People have a right to be protected, especially in an environment where people consume large amounts of alcohol, and can become violent.
2007-10-28 18:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by smp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um, what fan rights are the police limiting??? You come to the game, you can walk around, you can make purchases, eat, sit and watch the game, talk to people, cheer, go potty, ask for autographs, etc. Again, I ask, what rights are being limited???
2007-10-28 19:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by dwmatty19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Fans do not have the right to jump on to the field and celebrate. They do not have the right to assault others. They do not have the right to destroy private property.
There are many good ways to celebrate within the law.
2007-10-28 18:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that it does limit the rights of fans at all.... if you are doing something legal, then their presense, should make no diffrence to you in the least.... if you are doing something illegal, I'm glad they are there to protect, and put a stop to illegal and harmfull activities.
2007-10-28 17:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by Foggy Idea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should ask this question in the politics section.
2007-10-28 17:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by Dude #2369™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, I think it is intrusive
2007-10-28 17:59:10 · answer #8 · answered by sugarpie2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does Jim
2007-10-28 17:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by Eric S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋