It is so unfortunate to hear about the behavior of our local fans during last Tuesday’s girls basketball playoff game between Sheldon and Nevada Union.  At a time that we should have been focusing on a very successful season for the Lady Miners, instead the team, the school and the media have to deal with a handful of knuckleheads harassing and intimidating cheerleaders.  Just had author Bill Drake on our talk show this week, talking about unlearning prejudice and how our community has a long way to go.  He was spot on correct.  Plus, I am always amazed how people immediately wonder what the cheerleaders did to cause the reaction.  I can guarantee they did nothing but cheer for the team like they do at any school.  Anyone that saw the TV report on KCRA saw that the young ladies were bright, sincere, and still in shock from the verbal assault.  It happened…and it cannot happen again.  And don’t you dare blame the victims.