Salute This Man

[L.A. Umpire Guy]

Originally Posted by waltjp

I'm sure there are plenty of other inner city programs that would love to take you up on your offer. I suspect you find it easier to criticize than contribute time or money.

You "suspect"? You sound like you have a lot of prejudice in your suspect thinking. I give way more to this game and to young players than you can imagine.

And I have done plenty of sponsoring of young people that needed help playing this game. You need to consider keeping your own petty insults and shallow judgements to yourself, rather than be so rude and accusatory to people who are undeserving of such insult.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by L.A. Umpire Guy

You "suspect"? You sound like you have a lot of prejudice in your suspect thinking. I give way more to this game and to young players than you can imagine.

And I have done plenty of sponsoring of young people that needed help playing this game. You need to consider keeping your own petty insults and shallow judgements to yourself, rather than be so rude and accusatory to people who are undeserving of such insult.

No, I think the insult was rather well placed. You come on here and besmirch the reputation of Mr. Jones because of how he's dressed while propping yourself up as a paragon of what an umpire should look like. It's very likely that you and Mr. Jones are from entirely different economic backgrounds. Regardless, he did what he did for love of the game and the children in his community.

I believe your comments were rude and insulting to Mr. Jones. I simply pointed out that there are many others who are similar straights as Mr. Jones and offered a way for you to put your money where your mouth is.

[L.A. Umpire Guy]

Originally Posted by waltjp

No, I think the insult was rather well placed. You come on here and besmirch the reputation of Mr. Jones because of how he's dressed while propping yourself up as a paragon of what an umpire should look like. It's very likely that you and Mr. Jones are from entirely different economic backgrounds. Regardless, he did what he did for love of the game and the children in his community.

I believe your comments were rude and insulting to Mr. Jones. I simply pointed out that there are many others who are similar straights as Mr. Jones and offered a way for you to put your money where your mouth is.

And I simply pointed out that you are prejudiced and judgmental, which you are.

I SALUTED him. Do you comprehend standard English? I truly have respect and compassion and appreciation for the guy and commented that I would have decked him out if the circumstances were conducive to it. And I meant it and I've done it before, despite what prejudiced, judgemental guys like you think and say.

I merely quipped that after going through all of the paces we go through it's a tough sight to see someone geared like that. Where do you get off?

Do you know what Walt? You need to go out and help more underprivileged people play this game before you pop off at others with your shallow judgements.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by L.A. Umpire Guy

And I simply pointed out that you are prejudiced and judgmental, which you are.

I SALUTED him. Do you comprehend standard English? I truly have respect and compassion and appreciation for the guy and commented that I would have decked him out if the circumstances were conducive to it. And I meant it and I've done it before, despite what prejudiced, judgemental guys like you think and say.

I merely quipped that after going through all of the paces we go through it's a tough sight to see someone geared like that. Where do you get off?

Do you know what Walt? You need to go out and help more underprivileged people play this game before you pop off at others with your shallow judgements.

My, oh my. Seems I hit a nerve. What charities I support is not really the issue here. You made the "if I had known" comment. I know, sucks to be called out by your own words. Try your local Little League and see if they need anything. Or the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, etc. You'll feel better when you make the call.