Fan ejected from Yankee Stadium for using the bathroom

[Thumper]

Apparently he was ejected from Yankee Stadium whilst using the bathroom during God Bless America.

 

NYPD officers escorted him and three him out. He claims they grabbed his arms and tossed him. NYPD claims he was being a drunk douche cursing and shouting.

 

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/indexFP.php?rn=3906861&cl=9491967&ch=4226713

 

I honestly didn't know it was a policy not to move during God Bless America. Kinda ironic.

[rician blast]

Pretty fkn bogus if true. Can't pee during God Bless America? Never heard that one.

 

When I was at an Guardians game a couple of weeks ago, several Guardians fans in frot of us left their hats on during the National Anthem. No one said a word...yet to me that is more disrespectful.

[ORS]

They were talking about this on the local sports radio on the way home last night. They have douche that "no s***" sounds like a duck quacking when he talks who is a huge NY honk, loves all their teams, and will excuse or rationalize just about anything for them. Even he eventually came around and realized this was a stupid rule because you just couldn't justify the enforcement of it.

 

As a vet and American, I wish more people would show respect for things like GBA and the Nat'l Anthem. That said, there's not much to have pride in if they are forced to do it, which is contrary to what makes this country great.

[a700hitter]

They were talking about this on the local sports radio on the way home last night. They have douche that "no s***" sounds like a duck quacking when he talks who is a huge NY honk, loves all their teams, and will excuse or rationalize just about anything for them. Even he eventually came around and realized this was a stupid rule because you just couldn't justify the enforcement of it.

 

As a vet and American, I wish more people would show respect for things like GBA and the Nat'l Anthem. That said, there's not much to have pride in if they are forced to do it, which is contrary to what makes this country great.

My son was going through a rebellious stage and few times he didn't stand for the anthem. I told him that it was disrespectful. One time someone said something to him. I told them to mind their own business. He just didn't see the connection between patriotism and baseball. Since 9/11, he stands for the anthem and GBA. I guess that made him realize the foolishness of his little protest. He still has a rebellious streak, but he is loyal to the red, white and blue.

[rician blast]

Personally I don't like the GBA break in a BB game. I find it shallow and self-serving of the organizations that employ it. Wanna play America the Beautiful? I'm all for that. Or hell, how about My country Tis of Thee, or fkn Yankee Doodle! To me GBA is a religious work, not a patriotic song.

[a700hitter]

Personally I don't like the GBA break in a BB game. I find it shallow and self-serving of the organizations that employ it. Wanna play America the Beautiful? I'm all for that. Or hell' date=' how about My country Tis of Thee, or fkn Yankee Doodle! To me GBA is a religious work, not a patriotic song.[/quote']Are you opposed to saying God bless you when someone sneezes?

[rician blast]

Are you opposed to saying God bless you when someone sneezes?

 

I do not do it, myself, but I don't object to others doing so.

 

Why? While I am somewhat religious, I don't feel I've earned the right, in terms of upholding my supposed religious obligations, to ask God to bless someone.

 

Not sure if anyone remembers the comedian Red Skelton...he had a TV show where he'd sign off and say "Good night and may God bless." Once he was asked why he doesn't say God Bless You and I think he replied something to the effect of "who am I to tell God to bless someone. I kinda feel that way, that it's not my place.

[Gom]

Those cops should be fired, or at the very least, never allowed to work a Stadium event ever again.

[a700hitter]

I do not do it, myself, but I don't object to others doing so.

 

Why? While I am somewhat religious, I don't feel I've earned the right, in terms of upholding my supposed religious obligations, to ask God to bless someone.

 

Not sure if anyone remembers the comedian Red Skelton...he had a TV show where he'd sign off and say "Good night and may God bless." Once he was asked why he doesn't say God Bless You and I think he replied something to the effect of "who am I to tell God to bless someone. I kinda feel that way, that it's not my place.

God Bless you for a sneeze is just a courtesy, not a religious statement. God Bless America is a just patriotic song, not a religious indoctrination. I think you have a skewed perspective on it.

[rician blast]

God Bless you for a sneeze is just a courtesy' date=' not a religious statement. God Bless America is a just patriotic song, not a religious indoctrination. I think you have a skewed perspective on it.[/quote']

 

Ah, you've sort of fallen into a common trap. I'm not sure how you can label a personal feeling or an interpretation of something like this as skewed...it is what it is to the beholder. You'd be more on point, perhaps, if you said you thought my view was too literal.

 

The saying has its roots in religion...hence the use of the name GOD. You are right that it's become a courtesy...or perhaps even an obligatory response to some... but I don't think that erases it's roots or implores everyone to view it as simply a courtesy response. To me it evokes the name of God and as such I'm just not comfortable with saying it. I will say "bless you"...but I don't say God Bless You. Again, just me, but I'm not a real strong practicing member of my church and that's reflected in my response.

 

Interestingly, in most other countries, there are specific responses to a sneeze. Most of them mean "to your health." Overwhelmingly, most do not reference God.

 

Now, to be clear, I have no problem with anyone using that phrase. And I stand and show respect for God Bless America, without hesitation. I consider myself extremely patriotic and somewhat religious...but for me there is a separation of the two.

[a700hitter]

Ah, you've sort of fallen into a common trap. I'm not sure how you can label a personal feeling or an interpretation of something like this as skewed...it is what it is to the beholder. You'd be more on point, perhaps, if you said you thought my view was too literal.

 

The saying has its roots in religion...hence the use of the name GOD. You are right that it's become a courtesy...or perhaps even an obligatory response to some... but I don't think that erases it's roots or implores everyone to view it as simply a courtesy response. To me it evokes the name of God and as such I'm just not comfortable with saying it. I will say "bless you"...but I don't say God Bless You. Again, just me, but I'm not a real strong practicing member of my church and that's reflected in my response.

 

Interestingly, in most other countries, there are specific responses to a sneeze. Most of them mean "to your health." Overwhelmingly, most do not reference God.

 

Now, to be clear, I have no problem with anyone using that phrase. And I stand and show respect for God Bless America, without hesitation. I consider myself extremely patriotic and somewhat religious...but for me there is a separation of the two.

Your perception is skewed and I don't back off of that. Individual perceptions do not determine if the separation of Church and State is being violated. I don't doubt that there are some Court cases might have held to the contrary, but it would not be the first time the Constitution has been misinterpreted by the courts. The Constitution protects against state establishment of religion. God Bless America is a patriotic song that references God. Singing it does not constitute prohibited state sponsorship of religion. First of all, a major league baseball team is not a governmental institution. Second, no one is being forced to sing along if they don't agree with the song. I would have a problem with forcing someone to sing this or any other song, but I have no problem with it being played at any event. This is not similar to the School prayer cases, because schools are publicly funded.

[rician blast]

Your perception is skewed and I don't back off of that. Individual perceptions do not determine if the separation of Church and State is being violated. I don't doubt that there are some Court cases might have held to the contrary' date=' but it would not be the first time the Constitution has been misinterpreted by the courts. The Constitution protects against state establishment of religion. God Bless America is a patriotic song that references God. Singing it does not constitute prohibited state sponsorship of religion. First of all, a major league baseball team is not a governmental institution. Second, no one is being forced to sing along if they don't agree with the song. I would have a problem with forcing someone to sing this or any other song, but I have no problem with it being played at any event. This is not similar to the School prayer cases, because schools are publicly funded.[/quote']

 

I did not remotely insinuate that the playing of that song or the use of the phrase "God Bless You" was innapropriate for you, or anyone else, nor did I say it represented a violation of the separation of church and state. In fact I did not say anything about separation of church and state...I DID comment on a separation between my own patriotism and religion. Big difference.

[a700hitter]

I did not remotely insinuate that the playing of that song or the use of the phrase "God Bless You" was innapropriate for you' date=' or anyone else, nor did I say it represented a violation of the separation of church and state. In fact I did not say anything about separation of church and state...I DID comment on a separation between my own patriotism and religion. Big difference.[/quote']Then I don't know what your issue is.

[rician blast]

Then I don't know what your issue is.

 

:dunno:

I didn't have one. I made a statement, you asked a leading question, I answered it and you had an issue with my answer.

 

This is actually pretty comical.

[a700hitter]

:dunno:

I didn't have one. I made a statement, you asked a leading question, I answered it and you had an issue with my answer.

 

This is actually pretty comical.

I guess it is. I had nothing to do today at work.

[Gom]

You guys are gay.

[Cocos Disciples]

You are so gay' date=' yankee20715.[/quote']

 

Yeszir is gay.

 

You guys are gay.

 

Can you, uh, not do that?

[VA Sox Fan]

Can you' date=' uh, not do that?[/quote']

 

 

Doubt it

[Gom]

Can you' date=' uh, not do that?[/quote']

 

I can't. I tried...but I fell of the wagon.

 

Coco....are you going around compiling my "gay" quotes? Scary.

[Cocos Disciples]

You made 3 in your last 10 or so posts, so it wasn't hard.