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While I do believe that Mr. Easton acted in an inappropriate manner for the individual holding this position, Mr. Fanning is incorrect. Jim Easton abstained at least four times on votes, all involving sports which use similar equipment that is sold by or produced by Easton Sports.
I would love to know who abstained from voting this week to simply bring the issue to the floor for discussion. That's correct, discussion, not necessarily a vote. Obviously though, if discussed a vote would be imminent.
While Mr. Easton may be satisfied with his "principles", I'm not and for two reasons.
1. If an individual is not going participate and represent their country at a level of 100%, that person should not hold the seat.
2. IOC rules dictate that the chair will inform a voting member when there is a conflict of interest to be considered. From what I understand from other publications and a member of the ISF board, no such notice was given to Mr. Easton.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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