So Reggie Evans put his foot under Chris Bosh as he released a jumpshot, rolling his ankle. In response, Rasho Nesterovic punched Evans the next time that he attempted a lay-up.
“Violence does, in truth, recoil upon the violent, and the schemer falls into the pit which he digs for another.”
– Arthur Conan Doyle
Do the Right Thing depicts Mookie – a pizza delivery boy – as he tries to balance his employer, family, partner and son, and community. He eventually tosses a garbage can through the pizzeria window. After being told how he would always be welcome at the restaurant, Mookie instigated a riot that destroyed the place.
“Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.”
– James Naismith
Spike Lee’s film illustrates how those who are the victims of intolerance are often quite intolerant themselves. Sal’s use of ethnic slurs during an argument with Radio Raheem instigates a brawl which leads to the destruction of Sal’s pizzeria in a fire and Raheem’s death in a police beating.
“I just try not to offend anyone, set a good example, and watch what I say because words can cut deeper than a punch to the mouth.”
– Sam Mitchell