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I don't think either Mike, especially TX, is espousing blind loyalty. There is a difference between blind loyalty and trying to be an agent for change. Officials refusing to call because of what occurred, regardless of the magnitude, are exercising one of the few ways we have to facilitate change. Your choosing to not support them is also your choice, but it is because of people that make your choice that the leverage is diminished. Your snide and sarcastic responses to the posts confronting what you did adds credence to their arguements. How much would it have cost you if it were your son who was assaulted and battered by the coach? How much would it have taken if it had been your child given drugs? It amazes me how cheap some people are willing to sell their loyalty.

Don't come here looking for sympathy or understanding. Most of the officials who post to this board don't do this for the money. I am probably in the minority when I say this is a part time job for me and the money is a big reason that I call. With that said, I also have to look at myself in the mirror in the morning. I couldn't support a coach that gave his kids drugs and assaulted an official. I couldn't support an organization that allowed the coach to continue to be involved. Your standards must be lower than the balance of the officials I know.