[David B]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Warren Willson
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim Porter

It never ceases to amaze me that, in an avocation where the members are frequently and repeatedly abused on a personal level for simply doing their job, some members still don't think twice about turning that around on someone else who's been in their exact same position. I guess that's more of a statement on what human nature has become - always look after No.1, even at the expense of stepping on and over a fellow human being much less a fellow official.

Cheers

I think you hit the nail square Warren.

I've always tried to think positive for a fellow official simply because I can remember those days when I was going through the learning curve etc.

I needed some help in those days and fellow officials were glad to help.

I enjoy the boards simply because I am still able to be challenged and thus can further my education about this great game at my own pace.

I think human nature though as it has become worse and we see it in our coaches and in the stands each night, it cannot help but also trickle down into the umpiring ranks.

As you often say *sigh*

Thanks
David

[Edited by David B on Jul 24th, 2003 at 10:32 AM]