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Originally Posted by Dakota
Well, that's a bit harsh! 
Especially since it is better than the predominate position around here... formal protests are simply not allowed. |
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I don't give a shit what is predominant anywhere, it is just outright wrong and a display of laziness and/or cowardice on behalf of any tournament committee or umpire staff.
Why should it cost anyone anything to question what is believed to be the misapplication of a rule? They are already paying to be there and the umpire is being paid to get it right. It is part of the game and whether we like to admit it or not, umpires make mistakes and kick rules more often than some think. The participants should have an available remedy when such an instance arises. The umpire is not above the game, yet that is the impression when a protest is rebuffed by those of authority.
Installing roadblocks for the purpose of discouraging the proper procedures of the game is, IMO, unethical.
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