Feb. 2
Now that all of the emotion is set aside and there has been a little time to digest the LeBron James situation, let's get real.

The young man has returned the two jerseys that led to his suspension. He didn't commit a crime. We're not talking about a kid with major problems like so many others we've seen. Over the years, we have seen youngsters encounter legal troubles and return to standing ovations.

This is a kid who made a mistake. He accepted two jerseys, took a picture for them, and then gave back the jerseys.

		Kids have made mistakes over the years, and by giving the jerseys back, James has basically acknowledged he made an error in judgment. Let's not treat him like a criminal.

I feel James should be reinstated and complete the final season of his high school basketball career. I think it would be the right thing to do for his teammates, who have worked so hard to compete for an Ohio state basketball championship.

Kids have made mistakes over the years, and by giving the jerseys back, James has basically acknowledged he made an error in judgment. Let's not treat him like a criminal.

Here's a kid who has done a heckuva job in the classroom, a solid student and an inspiration to a number of youngsters who play in that area.

James, to me, deserves another chance to play at the high school level. You hear about so many kids who have had problems with drugs, assaults, etc. That wasn't the case here.

Let us understand he is a kid, even if he has the stature of a pro athlete in the way he carries himself with his ability. The bottom line is, he made a mistake, his admitted his error, and he deserves the opportunity to play again.

It doesn't change my feeling that being given that Hummer was a big mistake. All that did was provide a red flag and create so much envy and jealousy. Whenever you are on top on the mountain, people want to knock you down. He didn't help the situation by taking those jerseys, and you can't blame the commissioner for following the by-laws.

There comes a time where a little compassion comes into play. He deserves a reprimand, perhaps suspension for a game or two. Then get him back on the floor and let him finish his glorious high school career.