Not A Fan Of This Sort Of Behaviour

   Management of the Calgary Flames hockey club are telling fans to quit harassing women along the so-called "Red Mile" in Calgary. It seems some low-lifes are using offensive, often violent and sexually aggressive language toward women during playoff games, and the team wants it stopped.
   To the teams credit, they stepped up to say “Our view is that if you’re a true Flames fan, you are not engaging in this kind of behaviour". The team goes on to say  “We want to make it clear, do not do this stuff, ever. And for goodness sake don’t do it in our name because that’s not our culture, that’s not our organization.” Flames president Brian Burke: “This kind of behaviour has nothing to do with us, nothing to do with hockey. This is no way to treat women. I ask that everyone keeps their red on, and treat each other with respect.”
   I agree entirely with the stand the team has taken. And I'll go one step further by suggesting police lay charges against those who take part in such activity. It's a sad state of affairs when women continue to be harassed in this day and age, especially by supporters of a pro sports team.
   I grew up in Calgary. This is not the city I remember. True, women have been and unfortunately continue to be targeted for this type of behaviour. As a supporter of the Flames, I am pleased the organization has taken the steps they have.

TTFN