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Greymule,
I too used to think like you about violence against sports officials. There are laws on the books that take care of these charges. But, has pointed out the lawyers in our group, many times these people are first time offenders. The judge oftentimes, gives suspended sentences and lower fines. Legislation that makes an attack on a sports official a special case ensures that fines and penalties are imposed to the maximum and not suspended.
We have several streets in my home town that have special enforcement for speeding. Not only will you be fined for the speeding ticket ($2/mile plus costs) but an extra $200 will be assesed also. Why can't sports officials have this same consideration?
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Dave
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