Men or Animals?

A hocky game, last night, and another riot for no reason. In the light of  'fan' reactions, I would never attend any sports event or take my children. What has happened to the world where so many people actually think it is okay to act like animals  because their team has either won or lost? Humans, usually, think over their actions. The destruction of property and looting has no basis in the aftermath of a sports event yet people are taking the situation as a reason to steal, hurt, and destroy. Do they regret it the next day? I don't think so because, given the history of other sporting events, it is happening more and more.

According to news reports, business were broken into and looted of everything after the Canadian loss last night. What does that have to do with the game? Did these over zealous fans lose control because their team lost? Seems to me that people who react instantly like animals were not really there to enjoy a competitive game but to make trouble and steal . . . which they did.

We are living in such an entitlement world these days. If things do not go according to our sights, we break something. If our neighbor has something we don't have, we have reason to steal it. If we don't want to work, the government will take care of us . . . so we can attend games and destroy property?

Yes, the majority of the people just wanted to enjoy a fast-paced game. Sure, the team that lost had disappointed fans. That is the way of the world. Not everyone wins every time and you should not expect compensation to reward you for not winning. You try harder in the future. You don't go out and destroy the present life of other people with looting and random destruction. The news showed burning cars, empty shops, broken windows, and drunken people. How does that reflect on the human race?

When you read and hear about these senseless sporting event riots, you have to wonder how these countries got rated higher than a third world country. Wouldn't you think that people who have the good life would appreciate it more and exhibit manners in line with their benefits of living in such a country. Perhaps, in third world countries, they have learned to appreciate what little they have and have found more self control.

The human race does not reflect well on the Creator Who gave them life and this should not be the thanksgiving given for the good things they enjoy in the world.