Comments on: Pig Skin Could Land Jester in Pen: Ohio 89-Year-Old Grandma Charged For Keeping Football in Yard

By: Patty C

Patty C — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:51:45 +0000

Interception!

I would have expected all you ‘guys’ in a huddle going over
the next play.

I hope she shows up for court in her #89 jersey with pads…

By: rafflaw

rafflaw — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:53:59 +0000

The law does not need to fine or imprison her, but she must learn that what she is doing is wrong. Maybe her family could be asked to assist in explaining to Mom and Grandma why she is wrong.

By: Mike Spindell

Mike Spindell — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:39:36 +0000

The woman obviously has her issues, but surely the law is not the place to resolve them. I would think that the appropriate solution to this was stated by Jill. After trying to get the football back by talking to the woman, tell your kids to stop playing in a way that will land footballs on the woman’s lawn. This was how it would have been done when I was a kid. My guess though is that this woman is not popular in the neighborhood and that led to the confrontation. Some times the law is not the best avenue for redressing problems and this is one of them.

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:22:57 +0000

Community Dwelling Elders (CDEs–this is a real sociological term) should be kept off the streets!

It’s really chickenshit to worry about balls landing in your lawn but equally chickenshit to make this a law enforcement issue. The parents could try talking to her (probably useless but worth a shot). Then they should talk to the kids and tell the truth; “Look for whatever reason she doesn’t want your balls in her yard, so keep them out or you will lose them.” A few lost balls and the kids will get the message.