[just another ref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not wear a uniform to a game much more than weather considerations. It looks stupid to me........

It looks stupid to show up to officiate wearing an official's uniform.

O K

.......and looks like anyone can walk off the street and work the game ........

Actually, pretty much anyone can walk off the street and call the game. Look at, well, yourself, for example. If you feel that you need to be dressed a certain way to make a certain impression, I suggest you continue to do so. I am glad not to be in an area with such restrictions, whether real or imagined.