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| Mets and Phillies fans began cheering when the news of Osama bin Laden's death broke. While it may be wrong to cheer for someone's death, who can't help but to love this great American moment? |
It used to be that sports and politics were mutually exclusive from each other. Those that followed the political races thought sports fans were just a bunch of dumb jocks, while those rabid sports fans thought the politicos were nerdy bookworms.
But on Sunday night, the two worlds collided, resulting in moment that sent chills down your spine.
While two historic U.S. cities – Philadelphia and New York – squared off in a classic 14-inning battle, an announcement flashed on the scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park. Osama bin Laden had been killed.
Mets fans – from the city bin Laden terrorized nearly 10 years ago – and Phillies fans – a rowdy bunch from the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed – unanimously began the chant of "USA! USA! USA!"
I'm not sure how many of New York's bravest men and women were watching the game – probably a lot less considering the Mets' abysmal record – but for those that were watching, they probably had to dab away the tears.
Philadelphia fans have often been chastised for the way they treat an opponent's fans. Many times, has there been beer thrown or spit flung through the air, but for everyone who lost in the attack, this event showed that we haven't forgotten. Philadelphia, you and your fans should be applauded for showing so much class.
Like the 14-inning classic, it has been a long and winding road over the last 10 years to track down one of the world's most renown terrorist. There have been ups and downs.
Although we may not have had any control over when President Obama signed the action that sentenced bin Laden to death, it just felt right to make the announcement during that time. Two teams from cities that epitomize America, playing America's pastime, locked in an epic battle.
If that doesn't make you want to grab a slice of apple pie, shoot off some fireworks and salute the Stars and Stripes, then perhaps you might enjoy watching hockey and saying "about" in a funny way.
I'm not sure how many of New York's bravest men and women were watching the game – probably a lot less considering the Mets' abysmal record – but for those that were watching, they probably had to dab away the tears.
Philadelphia fans have often been chastised for the way they treat an opponent's fans. Many times, has there been beer thrown or spit flung through the air, but for everyone who lost in the attack, this event showed that we haven't forgotten. Philadelphia, you and your fans should be applauded for showing so much class.
Like the 14-inning classic, it has been a long and winding road over the last 10 years to track down one of the world's most renown terrorist. There have been ups and downs.
Although we may not have had any control over when President Obama signed the action that sentenced bin Laden to death, it just felt right to make the announcement during that time. Two teams from cities that epitomize America, playing America's pastime, locked in an epic battle.
If that doesn't make you want to grab a slice of apple pie, shoot off some fireworks and salute the Stars and Stripes, then perhaps you might enjoy watching hockey and saying "about" in a funny way.
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