We've all seen it at one point or another, either on TV or in person. A beer-fueled numb skull at a sporting event leaves the stands and runs onto the field, only to be tackled, eventually, and dragged off by security personnel.
Apparently, though, they do things differently in Philadelphia. A young Phillies fan, possibly on a dare from idiot friends, hopped onto the field at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night. But as security chased him, instead of going Reggie White on him, one guard used a Taser to bring down the fan.
Unfortunately, as yet, there is no video of this incident. TV stations don't broadcast such shenanigans, for fear that being on TV may encourage others. But seeing a guy get Tased on TV, well, aside from being potentially hilarious, I would think that would be quite the deterrent.
It wouldn't come as a shock (no pun intended) if this kid's family decided to sue the Phillies and their security staff for what they will claim was excessive force. I'm not sure if that's a valid claim. Most of these incidents are relatively harmless, with fans just goofing around. Occasionally, it turns ugly, in which case the use of a Taser could be justified. But should security guards be expected to make that distinction on the fly?
It'll be interesting to see what becomes of this and how, if at all, it changes stadium security practices. I suppose I don't have a problem with the use of a Taser, but I still prefer a good open-field tackle.
3 comments:
I actually think this will cause MORE FANS to run on the field....after they chug down enough brews?....." *burp" ...."watch this dude, I ain't scared of no stinkin' taser, I'm goin on the field, YEEEE-HAAA!"
It only takes once to find out you're scared of a taser.
Not that I would know, and I certainly don't want to that chance to find out.
very next night another Phillies fan ran on the field..........told ya..
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