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One of my high school partners (white) told me this story:
He was working rec ball and showed up for a game with one team consisting solely of black players. After he called a foul on one of the players, the player turned and called him a "cracker."
My partner ejected the player and the player got a very short suspension (1-2 games). My partner feels that had the races been reversed and a slur used the penalty would've been more sever. I'm not sure about that.
Truth is, the only colors I see when I'm working are the colors of the uniforms. I'm not smart enough to favor one team over another for any reason.
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