Sun Aug 01, 2010, 01:47pm
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In Memoriam
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Hell
Posts: 20,211
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockyroad
The fact that it "worked" does NOT justify unprofessional conduct from an official. The ends do not justify the means. Like it or not, we are held to a higher standard. To do things like this umpire did - or make the comments that Mr. Padgett likes to make - is contrary to the officials code of ethics that we all agree to abide by when we put on the uniform. and believe me, I have learned the hard way that - in the long run - these types of antics don't work. They will always come back to haunt you at some future time.
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Amen! Wise words.
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