It is a type of mass hypnosis that has little basis in reality, wrather, creating power for a shepherd of the masses. We haven't heard the last of Jesse's grandstanding and, you can be certain, it's less about what's right than it is about what is politically self-serving. But you can be guaranteed that there will be those in the herd that will attempt to label it, in an effort to make it invalid. Thanks for the great work in your column. There are many distinctions between playing in a hockey game and watching a high school football game.
Violence is as much a part of the game of hockey as a slap shot goal.
When I went to high school, violence had nothing to do with cheering my team on to victory. Not only is violence not expected in the stands, it is totally inappropriate. Hockey players wear helmets and extensive padding. Violence should never be applauded. These kids need a way to vent their teen angst.