JetNation Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 A baseball fan who says he was kicked out of a Yankees game because he left his seat during 'God Bless America' has settled a lawsuit against New York City and the team. More... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I hope to hell they learn something and leave people alone. The settlement seems appropriate, but the important thing is that they don't do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I hope to hell they learn something and leave people alone. The settlement seems appropriate, but the important thing is that they don't do it again. I hate all the pseudo-patriotism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I hate all the pseudo-patriotism. Last time I was at the stadium, that awful recording of that mawkish song came on. I stood with the rest of the sheep. Some douchebag in front of me was screaming at somebody a few rows down, "TAKE OFF THE PHUCKING HAT!" Because screaming obscenities is far more respectful than leaving your hat on, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 We're 8 years removed from 9/11, it was a regrettable situation but its high time they find another song to sing during the 7th inning stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgoguy Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Last time I was at the stadium, that awful recording of that mawkish song came on. I stood with the rest of the sheep. Some douchebag in front of me was screaming at somebody a few rows down, "TAKE OFF THE PHUCKING HAT!" Because screaming obscenities is far more respectful than leaving your hat on, I guess. Why are we singing this tune in the middle of a baseball game, again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 We're 8 years removed from 9/11, it was a regrettable situation but its high time they find another song to sing during the 7th inning stretch. Agreed. It should have ended with the old stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 1 minute sure is tough to stand and be silent and show respect. Whether someone likes it or not, there are plenty of people who do like it and should be given the opportunity to enjoy the moment. This guy deserved nothing and just wanted to be a d!ck and ignore the instructions of stadium personnel, and he deserved to be tossed from the stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Agreed. It should have ended with the old stadium. It s better then take me out to the ball game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 1 minute sure is tough to stand and be silent and show respect. Whether someone likes it or not, there are plenty of people who do like it and should be given the opportunity to enjoy the moment. This guy deserved nothing and just wanted to be a d!ck and ignore the instructions of stadium personnel, and he deserved to be tossed from the stadium I suppose if stadium personnel told you to bend over and drop your pants so they could shove a flag up your ass, you'd do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 We're 8 years removed from 9/11, it was a regrettable situation but its high time they find another song to sing during the 7th inning stretch. Being 8 years removed from 9/11 doesn't make it irrelevant. The Civil War ended nearly 150 years ago, but we still sing the "Star Spangled Banner" before every sporting event. Sometimes, tradition takes precedence. And before people get on me for being on one side or the other, the only thing I'm pissed about is the fact that this guy got $20,000 for a relatively minor inconvenience, on taxpayer dime. THAT is the ridiculous part of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I suppose if stadium personnel told you to bend over and drop your pants so they could shove a flag up your ass, you'd do it. Wow. that pretty close to the dumbest thing ive seen here. Yes... staying in your seat for a minute for the playing of a song is the same as having a flag shoved up your ass. Many people love the song and what it represents. Just because you dont like the playing of it doesnt mean you should go and disrespect it for others. No wonder this country is going to hell. Nobody respects anyone or anything anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Wow. that pretty close to the dumbest thing ive seen here. Yes... staying in your seat for a minute for the playing of a song is the same as having a flag shoved up your ass. Many people love the song and what it represents. Just because you dont like the playing of it doesnt mean you should go and disrespect it for others. No wonder this country is going to hell. Nobody respects anyone or anything anymore. The cops didn't respect that guy's right to go and piss in the middle of an inning. The city paid for it. It's only too bad the cops didn't pay, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I think both parties come out looking pretty bad. Guy could have waited for the song to be over but just because he wasn't respectful, doesn't give anyone the right to throw him out. It's equally pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 The cops didn't respect that guy's right to go and piss in the middle of an inning. The city paid for it. It's only too bad the cops didn't pay, personally. It's not a "right" and taxpayer dollar shouldn't be paying any of that. If anyone should be paying it, its the Yankees. If Yankee Stadium had a rule that you can't get up during the playing of the song, they can do that, and kick you out if you don't follow the rule. It would be bad business, but it wouldn't be illegal. The fact that this guy got $20,000 out of this, as payment for "shutting up", is unreal. The price of a ticket? Sure. $20,000? Lunacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Wow. that pretty close to the dumbest thing ive seen here. Yes... staying in your seat for a minute for the playing of a song is the same as having a flag shoved up your ass. Many people love the song and what it represents. Just because you dont like the playing of it doesnt mean you should go and disrespect it for others. No wonder this country is going to hell. Nobody respects anyone or anything anymore. What the song represents? Like freedom - the freedom to choose to go use the restroom in lieu of participating in an act of contrived patriotism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I If anyone should be paying it, its the Yankees. I don't disagree with this part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I was going to yell at the person who started this thread then I realized it was the JN Bot. Dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 The cops didn't respect that guy's right to go and piss in the middle of an inning. The city paid for it. It's only too bad the cops didn't pay, personally. When you purchase a ticket to an event you must follow the instructions of the ushers and stadium personnel. You dont, they can eject you. They dont need a reason to eject you from a stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 What the song represents? Like freedom - the freedom to choose to go use the restroom in lieu of participating in an act of contrived patriotism? Freedom to use the bathroom... never realized that was one of our freedoms. Glad our forefathers fought for that right. And whether you see it as contrived patriotism or not, what gives someone the right to disrespect those that disagree with you? This guy caused a scene for no reason. Its disgusting that people find themselves more important than everyone else around them. How difficult is it to sit in your seat for a minute? Does this guy throw a fit at a hockey game when they dont let you down the aisle during action? Doubt it. Does he throw a fit when he cant walk to his seat during the national anthem? The guy wanted attention and he got it. Doesnt matter what the song represents. Stadium personnel can tell you to not get up and move around anytime they want. If you disobey they have every right to eject you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 They have no right to dictate to someone when and if they have to acknowledge a patriotic song. This isn't communist Russia with forced mandated patriotism. This is america. We have the right to choose when where and if we are patriotic. The yankees have no place telling people they can't pee at any time. What if that person wasn't american? Are we forcing foreigners to pledge allegience to america at a baseball game? What if he had a medical condition or was sick? If they have the right to eject someone for that this guy has the right to sue then. If they were right they would not have settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Freedom to use the bathroom... never realized that was one of our freedoms. Glad our forefathers fought for that right. And whether you see it as contrived patriotism or not, what gives someone the right to disrespect those that disagree with you? This guy caused a scene for no reason. Its disgusting that people find themselves more important than everyone else around them. How difficult is it to sit in your seat for a minute? Does this guy throw a fit at a hockey game when they dont let you down the aisle during action? Doubt it. Does he throw a fit when he cant walk to his seat during the national anthem? The guy wanted attention and he got it. Doesnt matter what the song represents. Stadium personnel can tell you to not get up and move around anytime they want. If you disobey they have every right to eject you. THIS is why our country is going to hell. Morons like this guy are willing to cede their freedom to anybody in a yellow windbreaker. Good thing there were no stadium ushers to tell George Washington to sit down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 It is pretty sad people don't believe in the rights and civil liberties they are afforded in this country. Forced patriotism and scheduled bathroom visits. Lmao. Yes big brother.It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonJet Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 The song should not be played every game anymore, playing it every game takes away from the meaning of it, and it has very little meaning at that. If you truly believe in freedom you would not force someone to listen to a stupid song at a baseball game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I suppose if stadium personnel told you to bend over and drop your pants so they could shove a flag up your ass, you'd do it. There you go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Freedom to use the bathroom... never realized that was one of our freedoms. Glad our forefathers fought for that right. And whether you see it as contrived patriotism or not, what gives someone the right to disrespect those that disagree with you? This guy caused a scene for no reason. Its disgusting that people find themselves more important than everyone else around them. How difficult is it to sit in your seat for a minute? Does this guy throw a fit at a hockey game when they dont let you down the aisle during action? Doubt it. Does he throw a fit when he cant walk to his seat during the national anthem? The guy wanted attention and he got it. Doesnt matter what the song represents. Stadium personnel can tell you to not get up and move around anytime they want. If you disobey they have every right to eject you. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 It is pretty sad people don't believe in the rights and civil liberties they are afforded in this country. Forced patriotism and scheduled bathroom visits. Lmao. Yes big brother.It Soon you're going to have to listen to patriotic propaganda a la Brave New World as preconditioning every night while you sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Soon you're going to have to listen to patriotic propaganda a la Brave New World as preconditioning every night while you sleep. It seems to be heading in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 There you go again. Yep. There I go again, being right. You should try it sometime, if you're able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Yep. There I go again, being right. You should try it sometime, if you're able. You're dumber than you think I think you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 So, you're NOT able. Fair enough. Some people just aren't. Post a smilie, now. It's what you're best at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 So, you're NOT able. Fair enough. Some people just aren't. Post a smilie, now. It's what you're best at. I'm sorry ; I don't know how to deal with you. I'm not a proctologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I'm sorry ; I don't know how to deal with you. I'm not a proctologist. 50% of your posts are smilies. We are going to throw you an intervention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 A doctoral candidate at Harvard is doing his thesis on fans view of "God Bless America" being sung at games. If you are interested, here is a survey he created to gather data... http://harvard.psr.keysurvey.com/survey/247724/1436/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 THIS is why our country is going to hell. Morons like this guy are willing to cede their freedom to anybody in a yellow windbreaker. Good thing there were no stadium ushers to tell George Washington to sit down. lol, + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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