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Just a game
We have all read about the ugly incident at a basketball game involving fifth graders. While the fight itself was deplorable, I would ask whether some of you haven't engaged in loudly disagreeing with the referee's calls at some local youth sporting event. Is it really morally acceptable to loudly complain in public about the performance of another person? Let's face it; most of these people are volunteers. Just because they make a mistake, that doesn't give any of us the right to berate them. Perhaps you secretly agree with the outcry because you think the official made a mistake? But, are we better trained, are we closer to the action or are we more objective? The answer is likely no, yet the barrage of mean spirited (and often crude or vulgar) complaints continues unabated. By our silence we seem to condone this shabby treatment. Think about the message you want our children to learn from sports the next time you or your neighbor publicly complains about a decision of the official and do the right thing. Swallow your frustration and remember, it's just a game and it's the kids' game, not yours.
Scott Lockwood
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I'm glad to see people that are not officials speak out about it or even see this view point (even if it's only 1% of the population)