Paid vs. Volunteer

[Bfair]

If the leagues using the umpires are satisfied..........
Why does it even matter? Why all the comparison?

Should we be comparing left-handed umpires vs. right-handed umpires, northern umpires vs. southern umpires, black umpires vs. white umpires, or even male umpires vs. female umpires?

I don't understand this discussion among umpires, although I might understand it among league officials responsible for satisfying their customers. As for me, I do the best I can to umpire the game I accept whether it's a paid game or a freebie. I don't worry about if my partner elects to work for free or not---that's his choice.


As Garth said,


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