You still don't get it do you? So let's set the record straight. I never ever said that I thought it was a good idea to send a rookie umpire out by himself. And believe it or not, I understand why it isn't a good idea and I agree that in a perfect world, it wouldn't happen.
That though, has nothing to do with your insulting of my, or any other association, who has to work games with only one umpire.
I did not start this little debate about an association "having the jewels" to change the rules, you did. I gave you a chance to retract your statement and you didn't. Instead you went on to insult my association again. Hence you are officially BigDump for this discussion, since that is what you choose to do on my association.
You have absolutely no idea of the dynamics of my area. You don't know the economic climate of the region, the taxpayers associations that have continually cut school budgets and forced some sports to not be offered due to lack of funds. You don't know the belief by some ignorant folks that money shouldn't be "wasted" on sports, or that some schools have considered or implemented a pay for play policy. All of these factors make money incredibly tight. School districts don't have "extra money" just hanging around to pay the umpires when when we decide we want double fees for Frosh and JV games.
So get off your high horse and stop insulting associations that "don't have jewels" as you put it, to demand two umpires for every game. Some schools simply cannot pay and would flat out refuse such a request or would tell us to take a flying leap and use someone else to do their games.
While your utopian two man per game sentiment is nice, it does not work when viewed through the harsh economic reality of today. It has nothing to do with jewels...
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Originally posted by BigUmp56
Kaliix,
I would call you a name regarding your screen name as well, but it would probably just seem like a compliment to you.
You go ahead and keep working solo as a newbie umpire. Soon you'll understand why doing it is not such a good idea.
After you've been beaten like a rented mule for a while because you cannot possibly be in a position to make all the calls correctly, you'll change your tune.
I look at an association the same way I look at my union. It was not started out with the best conditions available to it's members, but with time and hard work, it enacted change for it's members through leverage. Control the workforce, control the conditions.
Sometimes a man has to stand up and fight for what he believes in.
As you grow more mature, you'll understand that one too.
Tim.
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