[just another ref]

I agree that this has been, for the most part, a reasonable,
civil, discussion, with a few exceptions. (uses of absolutely, never, ever, etc.) I must admit that I have a rebellious nature, which is probably apparent on this board at times. So, if I were "threatened" with: "You can wear a belt if you want, but you will be the only one." I would continue to wear one and never look back. Also, for the record, when I became a registered official I stopped at a sporting goods store in search of "referee's pants." They didn't have any referee's pants, but they did have something called "coaches pants." I said, great, close enough and bought a pair. These pants came unhemmed, which was a hassle, but I measured them and took them to the cleaners and was all set. Apparently coaches don't have to run because in no time these "coaches pants" became frayed in the inner thigh area, a potential serious problem, no?
I have since replaced these with 2 pairs of black pants, one a laundered khaki, the other a plain pair of Farah slacks from (gasp) Wal Mart.