thomas Junta was the hockey parent, in Boston. most accounts i read said the other parent was the aggressor.
we have WAY too many similar incidents here at kids sporting events, mostly contact sports like hockey and lacrosse. instead of letting the kids settle it, the parents feel a need to get involved. it's pathetic. And it's ZERO fun for the child of that screaming parent.

 

I being from the Boston area kept a pretty close eye on that case and the accused was just as much the aggressor as the deceased. It's just a shame that parents need to act like animals in front of their kids. They learn from us(the parents) and that is a hell of a way to teach then how to handle bad situations. Mr. Juntas' kids got to see him kill a man and the victims sons got to see their father DIE....great job raising them kids DAD's!!!

 

Surely I don't see any reasons that would justify popping his cork so to speak. IF there was a problem, then I think it could have been handled in a little more adult manner.. expecially with kids present. Otherwise, the kids will only learn from the bad example.

I agree the promotor has a certain responsibility to "keep the peace" and provide a reasonably safe environment for all competetors and spectators alike. That almost always includes law enforcement somewhere on site, or they don't get their permit. In this case, if judging by both accounts, perhaps two persons would be escorted off the premises... but I don't have much sympathy for the person displaying the aggresive behavior.

We need to teach our kids that violence, and anger should not be the first thing we resort to when trying to resolve a conflict. I just wish I could hear my own words when in the heat of battle and the bezerker in me takes over and I see red...

Of course when you stand 6'4" and weigh in at 300 pounds of ripping flesh.. not too many people mess with Mr. Dragginbutt... at least not twice.... Except of course unless the other person is my wife, then I put my tail between my legs and run for my life right along with all the other married guys... How someone that tiny can make you hurt all over is beyond me.. but I am not going to mess with her... I'd rather take on a badger bare handed than take on that wildcat.... Like she says, I have to sleep sometime...

 

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Ahh yes....the rest of the story oozes out. Moral for the day, If you do not want beat on, do not mess with other peoples quads.[/quote]

Couldn't have said it better myself[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Dragginbutt,

Yours made me laugh.... I work with an ex-millitary guy. He's got 21 years of service, stand 6'4", bench presses twice my body weight, has muscles like Incredible Hulk, triple black belt. etc. etc. This guy still gets up at 5:00 AM and runs 5 miles - just to get warmed up for breakfast. When he stands in his millitary position, many immediately yell back with "Yes Sir!!". I guess millitary training does this to our "best of the best". Anyway, when his little wife crosses her arms, taps her little right foot, points to her feet and say, "come hear - right now!!!", guess what he immediately does??? Yes, he immediate puts his tail between his legs and runs to her feet. Just like their little puppy. I guess each of us have our weak spots.

Thanks for making me laugh and reflect back on my buddy's situation...

 

I have mentioned no names here and have no intention to do so, finger
pointing and pouring fuel on the fire is the last thing
I want to do here.

On the contrary, my intent was to bring this type of topic
to the table to give not just the people involved in this
situation a calm way to reflect but to give all adults something
to think about, as to how we act in public and in front of all the kids!

I have hopes that reading the opinions of others on
this topic will help defuse this particular situation and stop others
from arising. Also a chance for all to take a check of ourselves and
how we act as adults for our kids.

The responses here and on other forums has helped me
to see how important this topic is, it has helped me to see
things in a different light.

As mentioned on another forum parents have literally killed
other parents with their bare hands at their kids sporting events and for what???

 

All that for just saying "hello"? You know there has to be more to the story than that.... Still, that kind of behavior is just sad when it takes place in front of our future generation.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

 

There is no excuse for the violence. I'll give you that.

 

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Ok. A little note from THE BIRD! Let me tell you I was close enough to Mr. Peaks and Mr. Lewis to get spit on by both of them. the way I see it Peak walked up to Lewis, Rob the race director and I,Peaks knowingly planned on starting a scene
and acting as the victim. Peaks tried to shake Lewis s hand and knowing Lewis wants nothing to do with Peaks himself. Lewis told Peaks in so many words to stay a way from him, and Peaks presisted on getting in Lewis s face. A few words and some shouting occurred , but no death threats or physical actions were taken against Peaks. A BULLY GOES OUT LOOKING FOR TROUBLE NOT AVOIDING IT GREG. SATURDAY YOU WENT LOOKING FOR TROUBLE AND WHEN YOU PROVOKED IT YOU SCREAMED RAPE!
P.S
GREG DID YOU appoligise TO THE LITTLE GIRL THAT YOU CALLED A TROUBLE MAKING LITTLE *beep*? She was standing right next to you when you said those kind words about her.

And did you apologize to the little boy that wrecked hi four wheeler in the supper mini race and instead of helping him you ran up to him screaming profanity, claiming he was blocking your son?

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I feel so naieve! I should have known better.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

 

If there is any truth to the last post, sounds like the race director needs to take some action against one or both parties. If they can't settle it then the only solution may be to ban one or both parties from the racetrack. A little crude, but it resolves the problem. No more fighting at the racetrack.