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Ah, football season. The athleticism, the drama, and, of course, the fist fights at Pop Warner football games.
In all honesty, it's not that surprising that Mario Romano punched his son's Pop Warner football couch in the face over a dispute about playing time. I don't know Mario personally, but I can clearly remember parents flipping out at my childhood sporting events -- often so angry that I was afraid they might indeed slug somebody. However, I didn't know that, at least in New Jersey, this problem had become so bad that, in 2003, the state enacted a law specifically designed to combat violence at youth sports events.
Therefore, Mario was charged with assault while attending a community-sponsored sporting event while juveniles under 16 were present -- meaning what would've been disorderly conduct is now a fourth-degree felony. He could face 18 months in prison and up to $10,000 if he's convicted.
While I think that's probably a little harsh, it's clear that Mr. Romano -- at the very least -- should be mandated to get counseling, and banned from watching his kid play in the future. Nothing ruins a nice Sunday afternoon like some screaming jerk who can't accept that it's just a game.
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10-03-2007 @ 1:18AM
DaMoKi Bob said...The number one rule, which is not but should be, requires parents to read the parental rulebook, and pass a test before having children. Thoreau’s quote, “The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation.” is often used to express the extent of hopelessness and resignation felt by the common man (especially after reading a 19th century Russian novel). However, farther into his quote is a sentence more reflective of this situation: “A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind. There is no play in them for this comes after work.”
The reflection of frustration this father exhibits is probably borne from his self-perceived lack of power and/or control over his circumstance. He strikes outward rather than looking within to ease his pain. Moreover, who in the end suffers besides him? Those he should most protect; those he will most regret hurting.
This poor man, like many others, deserves our pity, for being duped into believing the lie about what defines success and happiness. I fear he will never know either, because, to reference another quote, he will never stare long into the abyss... and know himself.
On the other hand, he may just be a jerk.
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10-03-2007 @ 3:45AM
tanyetta said...what in the world??????????
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10-03-2007 @ 10:21AM
DaMoKi Bob said...Tanyetta,
What is it you don't understand?
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