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You personally did not ask for their support in negotiating game fees ect. I agree. But, consider the number of amatures asking them "Speak at our banquet. Speak at our clinic. Can you get me game tix?" All of which they (at least the small number I personall know) do without asking anything in return. Ask yourself if you have ever benifited from one of these guys.
I have personally been helped immensely to improve my umpiring by some current and former members of the AMLU. That's why I choose to support them.
I want to make clear that I am not nor have I ever been a professional umpire. I know quite a few and consider them friends. That's why their situation upsets me.
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