Have you ever experienced or witnessed violence between fans at a sporting event?

After the Opening Day game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a Giants fan was severely beaten in the parking lot at Dodger stadium. Witnesses said that his attackers wore Dodger apparel and shouted expletives about the Giants. How, if at all, will this incident change your behavior at sporting events?

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About how many games do you attend a year? *

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Have you ever witnessed or been involved with an altercation at a sporting event? If yes, was it an isolated incident or one of many fights you've experienced? Please provide any relevant details such as the number of people involved, how security reacted, etc.

In your experience, what are the contributing factors to fights at sporting events?

Will you still attend games between rival teams? Why or why not?

Will the beating of the fan at Dodger stadium change your approach to sporting events? Will you take any new precautions? If yes, please describe.

How would increased security improve or diminish your game experience?

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