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Originally Posted by Dakota
Such rules only work when they are local. When attempted even regionally, it can be problematic.
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This is truer than most are willing to believe. We've been through this discussion before, and as far as I'm concerned, everything, even what one may consider profanity, must be taken completely in the context of which it is offered. I've seen umpires eject players for the use of the word "damn" (how many times is that word in the bible). I've even seen an umpire toss a player for "J.H.C.", NOT THE WORDS, just the letters. Religious context is almost a whole different issue.
As far as I'm concerned, umpires need to react more toward statements that begin with the word "you".