That's what we need, a new law!

[lihpster]

Well, it appears the attempted flag planting by the Michigan football team on the field at Ohio State has deeply wounded residents of that state. So much so that a State Representative has introduced a bill that would make it a felony to plant a flag on the field at OSU if done the same day as a football game. A felony. Not a misdemeanor, a felony. So, because an 18 year old decides to do something as stupid as plant a flag, his constitutional rights are lost. Did it hurt Ohioans that bad? This is such an issue a new law has to be put into effect? Hopefully it doesn't go anywhere. By the way, there's no law, even a proposed one, that says Michigan baseball players can't plant a flag on the pitchers mound in Columbus. Or, that OSU football players can't plant a flag in Michigan. This law would only "protect" Ohioans from a football team "disrespecting" their "turf". Yep, sounds like we need a new law here.

Or how about we conduct ourselves as decent people, let the NCAA handle issues with college sports, and maybe grow some thicker skin before we start taking away constitutional rights to help people deal with losing a freaking football game. I'm disgusted.
Story here:
Flag planting at Ohio State would be felony under proposed law - ESPN

 

[delcrossv]

Idiotic political grandstanding.

 

[zonker5]

What "Constitutional Right" would be taken away?

 

[lihpster]

What "Constitutional Right" would be taken away?[/QUOTE

Seems I remember that felons can't own firearms. I'm sure I heard that somewhere.

 

[ladder13]

Butthurt much?

 

[s&wchad]

If you win the battle, you get to plant your flag!

 

[Eric300]

Maybe Ohio would be better served if they passed a law making it a felony to lose to Michigan? LOL!!!!!!

 

[Bekeart]

What "Constitutional Right" would be taken away?[/QUOTE

Seems I remember that felons can't own firearms. I'm sure I heard that somewhere.

And vote!

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[Rudi]

Sad that college punks can take up so much time of supposed leaders.

 

[Birdgun]

Life has its difficulties.

 

[mtgianni]

I believe 2 laws should be removed from the books before another could be enacted.

 

[steelslaver]

A clear case of pandering for votes.

If brains were money and it cost 50 cents to go around the world most politicians couldn't get out of sight.

What does that say for those who voted for them??
Usually the two criminal gangs that are in the business of selling our government only presented a choice of idiot 1 vs idiot 2

 

[robvious]

confirms my belief that sportsball fans are made up of 75 percent blithering idiots.

 

[IAM Rand]

This may fall under the 1st Amendment-Freedom of speech. I can see that they would make the case that it would be akin to yelling fire in a crowded theater but that might be a stretch.

If I lived in that state, I would be the first signature on the recall sheet.

 

[375hh1973]

Don't want the visiting team to plant their flag on ur 50 yd line?

Win the game!!!

Proposed law is absurd.

 

[ladder13]

confirms my belief that sportsball fans are made up of 75 percent blithering idiots.

Ever attend pre game tailgates?
You may not be far off.

 

[quikdraw67]

Ever attend pre game tailgates?
You may not be far off.

And add alcohol for a force multiplier.

I LOVE watching it all from the comfort of my home.

No drunks, no bathroom lines, the snacks are always good, and parking is never an issue.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I don’t want anyone driving a spear thru my $1 million artificial field turf . . .

 

[Muss Muggins]

And vote!

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Felons can vote in most states . . .

 

[quikdraw67]

Felons can vote in most states . . .

So can the dead.