[jumpmaster]

Think about the sitch like this...

You are a VOLUNTEER umpire who is calling a game between two very competative teams. One coach starts directing things using words you can't understand. You think that coaches are rats and therefore this one is up to no good. You aren't sure if he has done anything wrong, after all it's not in the rule book. You ask the TD if it's ok. TD says no, so you issue a ruling.

To me it looks like the umpire asked the TD if this was permissable and the TD said no. Now the umpire, who is a volunteer, is publicly flogged while the TD hides in the shadows. Seems to me like the TD should be the one answering questions, not the umpire.

As much as I detest LL umpires and their shenanigans, they do play a role in their organizations and are needed for kids to enjoy the game.