Debbie Schlussel: VIDEO - Real March Madness: The NCAA Grinch that Stole John 3:16
As most readers know, I am a religious Jew, and therefore, I do not believe in the Christian Bible a/k/a "The New Testament." I only believe in the Jewish Bible a/k/a "The Old Testament."
Still, I am a tremendous defender of religious Christians and respect their rights to practice their faith. And that's why it's disappointing to note that a security guard snatched and tore a fan's "John 3:16" sign at the NCAA Basketball Tournament Midwest Region game between Siena and Ohio State. The sign wasn't bothering anyone, and I've seen far more offensive signs (and, for the record, this sign doesn't offend me) at NCAA March Madness games.
It starts at 14 seconds in, when the fan briefly lowers his sign and the security dude swoops in:
Posted by Debbie on March 23, 2009 01:40 PM to Debbie Schlussel