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Perhaps make the goalposts out of something disposable. I don't know. But sending out more and more police isn't going to do anything except incite more violence.

What a stunning idea! We could have jewelry stores change their storefronts and displays to something more disposable like Saran Wrap--because--folks are going to steal anyway. Why waste the money and effort to try and keep your valuables for the next paying customer? What a silly idea!

Banks could just set out their tellers and money on folding tables in the parking lot. After all--people are going to rob banks, right?

Okay, go ahead. Put more police on the field. H#ll, line the sidelines with cops. The more the merrier, is that it? Put the fear of God into them? Well at least a nightstick? I don't know about the other schools and what happened there, but at State, some of the players were involved in tearing down the goalposts. Suspend them too? Are the players not supposed to get exuberant? We're not talking baseball here. We're talking about a sport where 22 big men emulate what boils down to anger and fighting over a piece of dead pig. Do you not think there's going to be some pent up emotion in the stands as well?

What about those vandals in basketball games once or twice a year that cut down the net? You know, the coaches. That's vandalism. Are you going to send them to jail?

The more of the 'state' you put into a situation like this, the more injuries you are going to have by people being beaten into the ground by police. I don't know if you remember much about your late teens and early 20s, but for many there was a general propensity to rally against authority. Sure put cops down on the field, full riot gear. That'll be a hoot!! Then, when the riots do happen, you can complain about how bad it's gotten, and point to the 'facts' that this proves you needed extra police there. Kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy I'd say. And since you're suggesting this, I'm sure you won't mind paying for the extra pay for the police officers (more than likely double time or hazard pay) and outfitting them all with nice big nightsticks and shields out of your own paycheck will you? I don't want any more taxes than necessary coming out of my paycheck. Heck, for that matter, since you already know how bad it's going to get why not buy them all a nice supply of rubber bullets. The parents of these exuberant youth will just be peachy seeing their kids shot on television. And the wonders it will do for the ratings? Wow, you're right. That is a good idea < /sarcasm>

Perhaps make the goalposts out of something disposable. I don't know. But sending out more and more police isn't going to do anything except incite more violence.

Banks could just set out their tellers and money on folding tables in the parking lot. After all--people are going to rob banks, right?

NOT if the government printed the money on worthless paper!.......Oh wait....they're already doing that!