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Originally Posted by SAump
I use to respect the umps back in my playing days.
Then I became a fan and would give them hell half the time.
Once I became an ump, I would just sit in the stands and watch them perform.
I can't imagine ONE umpire yelling at another umpire and calling himself a PROFESSIONAL.
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I believe the quote is, "Never criticize another umpire. To do so is ungentlemenly and dispicable." That being said, this goes far beyond what I consider umpire on umpire crime. These young men who have taken a stand for themselves are no doubt embroiled in what is possibly the most passionate political situation that they've ever faced. Because of this emotions are bound to run extremely high. This is their lively hood that's being threatened. I'm not trying to be an apologist for some of this behavior, but I can certainly understand where it's coming from. I wonder, if faced with a similar situation in your job, would you lash out as well?
Tim.