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A Cleveland Indians' fan was upset after being seated behind another fan with controversial tattoos during Sunday's game against the Blue Jay's .
Martin Gecovich took to social media to express his frustrations after being seated behind a man with two swastika's tattooed on his back.
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He posted these photo's with the caption, " @indians do my kids and I have to have a swastika, and nazi train staring at us all game today?
http://www.wkyc.com/mb/news/father-son-get-controversial-view-at-cleveland-indians-game/458993337
That would just ruin the whole day for me. I hate Ohio (and all other state) Nazis.
hlthe2b
(102,379 posts)Someone that proudly sports these tattoos is undoubtedly spoiling for a fight....
n2doc
(47,953 posts)Only option would be to leave, and tell a security guard about it when leaving. And write the team. But if someone comes in with a shirt on and then takes it off, they can get in easily.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)"Jimmy, did you know there once was a man named Hitler who was evil personified?"
"No, Dad, what happened to him?"
hlthe2b
(102,379 posts)I'd surely have a long discussion with my son later (though if old enough he'd already have heard plenty on the subject of hate groups from me)... but I would not want to put either him or me at risk of violence or some misplaced legal action from this cretin.
Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)even if it is pissing on America to support the republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief, Comrade Casino, and his campaign of hate (aka kristoFascist, Inc. totalitarianism).
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,448 posts)One could make the argument that this falls under MLB's code of conduct policy.
Panich52
(5,829 posts)...tho some might disagree w/ that, considering the Washington football team and logo of Cleveland baseball team. But team can hardly infringe on free expression when it's not overtly disturbing to crowd in general.
Dad should look at it as excellent opportunity to discuss the hateful nature of bigotry the tats represent. But later, at home, after the game.
n2doc
(47,953 posts)Jim Beard
(2,535 posts)States flag sown on pants bottoms. Let everyone enjoy the game, including you and your son.
boston bean
(36,223 posts)hunter
(38,328 posts)We've got programs in town offering free tattoo removal to people escaping gang life.
I wonder if this guy would assault me if I suggested that.