Don't Piss Off (or On?) King George

I really can't decide whether this is a cruel hoax or is reality. Apparently a baseball fan was forcibly ejected from Yankee Stadium by overly physical cops for simply having to go to the bathroom. Yankee owner George Steinbrenner has taken on a streak of American "patriotism" in placing a ban on fan movement during the singing of "God Bless America" during the seventh inning stretch at Yankee games. Stadium security also uses chains to contain fans from moving about during this time.

Well, a certain fan, ignorant of such a policy, had to go pee, but was stopped by police on his way to the bathroom. They also confiscated his ticket stub. Read the article in deadspin.com here. Hat tip: Comcast.net

A couple of things. If King George is really that patriotic... ahem... he can desire fans to stand still if he wants. It's his team. But, at least have the courtesy to let each of the 50,000 fans know this every game. Last time I went to a game, between innings seemed to be the most popular time for fans to use the head. Another, since when can private organizations use public police to enforce their own house rules on private property? Since forever, I guess, but shouldn't somebody as wealthy as King George afford his own goons? Lastly, I hold my ticket stub collection very dear. I would probably press charges against the Yankees for theft of my ticket stub. It wouldn't go anywhere in court because the courts are so corrupt, but just on the principle.

Hey, King George, private property rights are one thing, but treating guests in your own house that way is being an ass. No wonder so many people hate America. And the Yankees.