Well, alrighty then.
I will also write a short note to Carl privately, but since I made this public, I will address this here as well.
Thank you.
A public response was important to me. You came through.
Thank you.
To reiterate my purpose, in case it has become lost in all of this, is to bring attention to how divisive statements like Mr. Campagna's can be. It seems to me that we have enough adversity to overcome as umpires, without creating internal issues of our own. We should strive to assist each other become better officials, whether paid or volunteer. Remember, in our own local associations, groups, and clubs, we are only as strong as our weakest member.
I may, as Carl suggested, write a short piece. I probably will not, as everyone pretty much everyone already knows my view on the topic, and Mr. Konyar has stated it simply and well. I appreciate being given the opportunity, however.
Thank you.
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