I’m well aware that Halloween is over; I haven’t lost it yet. So just because I’m three-quarters of a century-old don’t leap to that conclusion. When I went junior high, eons ago, there was only one competitive sport–boys’ basketball. Their games were played after school, but on game days at noon we were assembled in the gym and emphatically reminded by the principal: “Volney Rogers’ students don’t boo.” In those days of decorum, it was considered rude to boo the referees or the opposing team. Mocking and other forms of aberrant behavior got spectators kicked out of the gym. For some unknown reason, I’ve carried that lesson with me and have never booed an opposing team.

Times changed. I’ve witnessed Little League and Pop Warner games where adults openly boo and harass the opposing side. At the high school and college level, I’ve listened to their chants and seen them throw water bottles, beer cans, and frisbees on the field. Really?

Yet, these acts of stupid behavior paled when I read about the Florida Freedom Summit in Kissimmee, Florida yesterday. A room full of adults booed former Arkansas Governor, Hutchinson; former New Jersey Governor, Christie; and former representative, Hurd during their presidential candidate speeches. I don’t get it. Who, in his/her right mind, would want to be POTUS? I applaud those who are brave enough to run and subject themselves to such bullying compounded by so many world issues that demand immediate attention. (Of course, I’m further appalled and embarrassed American that a former President mocks his opponents, disabled reporters, judges, and women.

According to Lance Armstrong: A boo is a lot louder than a cheer. If you have 10 people cheering and one person booing, all you hear is the boo. Imagine the child who has tried his/her hardest to catch the fly ball and is booed when the ball drops behind. Do unto others….