[WhatWuzThatBlue]

When someone says that they are giving the other the last word, being at a loss for words shouldn't come as a surprise. But then again, you twisted mine, so stumbling over yours is probably not uncharacteristic.

I shouldn't have to explain this, but the world's view of attorneys is not positive. I believe you wrote that there are many jackasses in the field. I alluded to the cut throat/sell your grandmother/bribe the bench to get the verdict as an example of competition in the workplace. You refuse to believe that competition exists within the umpiring brotherhood. That's a shame because outside of a Buddhist monastery, it exists everywhere counselor.

You began this thread by pondering why we can't all get along. Maybe you should read that initial post again. Then you can read the one I wrote that said it is okay to disagree, words don't hurt and if you can't retort effectively, you will be a weak umpire. Maybe my rebuttals will help you take the next step and improve your communication skills. Somehow, I think not.