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LDUB,
Well I would disagree with you. In any sport that I officiate, safety IS MY priority. Mostly because they are young adults or children and as such do not necessarily watch out for themselves or others. I think chewing gum is a ridiculous analogy to my situation, so it's not worth debating. Since I am responsible for controlling what happens on the field while I am there. I try to act where I can control safety issues. I feel this to be one of them. If you don't feel it is an issue for you, let it go.
If the bull pen areas are inside the fence along 1st and 3rd base but in the outfield, do you require a player to watch over the catcher or pitcher ( whoever has his back to the plate )? Do you require him to wear a helmet? Just curious since you are not the safety police. I do. Oh well. we perform our tasks in different ways and I can live with that.
Oh, this situation had come up maybe twice in the last 6 years. Certainly one over which a debate is necessary.
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Tony Smerk
OHSAA Certified
Class 1 Official
Sheffield Lake, Ohio
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