The other night I was watching highlights and on came the Philadelphia Phillies highlights. A young man named Steve Consalvi stole the show. The young Consalvi, 17 years of age, decided that he couldn't pass up this chance of a lifetime. He even went to lengths to call his father and ask permission to run onto the field. The elder Consalvi forewarned his son that its not a good idea. Well, Steve didn't head his fathers warning. What came next Steve may never forget.
After getting enough courage Consalvi stormed the field. Running around, waving a white T-shirt, and eluding the authorities. Or so he thought. A Philadelphia Police officer, chasing Consalvi, pulled up and fire a taser into his back. Consalvi fell face first to the turf and was escorted off the field. So was this necessary? Its been debated everywhere as of late. Was it excessive force?
I think what we fail to realize here is that the players are concerned for their safety. After the 1st base of the Royals was attacked and beaten on the field in Chicago does anyone blame them? When you enter a stadium you agree to play by their rules. So when you break the law of the establishment you should be disciplined. But tasering? Maybe it is the best way to handle it. Think about it.
Before this incident fans that charged the field would be chased and tackled. Some even clotheslined. I mean there is a big chance at physical injury with these tactics. And don't get me wrong tasering in itself has plenty of side effects and risks in it own. I'm not sure which way is a better way, both have their own risks. Maybe we should do to our stadiums what they do at soccer stadiums around the world. Put a moat and fence that separates the fans from the field. They'll fix it.
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