Sooooooo....today was the first day...

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by ctblu40

You personally did not ask for their support in negotiating game fees ect. I agree. But, consider the number of amatures asking them "Speak at our banquet. Speak at our clinic. Can you get me game tix?" All of which they (at least the small number I personall know) do without asking anything in return. Ask yourself if you have ever benifited from one of these guys.

I have personally been helped immensely to improve my umpiring by some current and former members of the AMLU. That's why I choose to support them.
I want to make clear that I am not nor have I ever been a professional umpire. I know quite a few and consider them friends. That's why their situation upsets me.

This is an excellent point.

I also find it funny that many here that claim to think the union guys were stupid and not thinking of the bigger picture, were some of the first to get claim they turned down assignments to replace the AMLU guys. So if you feel the AMLU was so wrong, why would someone not work if asked? Practice what you preach if you ask me.

Peace