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Originally Posted by JRutledge

I guess a veteran that has fought in the war can handle bombs flying around them but they cannot handle a HS game?

You really need to stop characterizing everything based on age. I am sure there are many 21 year olds that could not handle a HS game, but I am sure there are many that can. Some kids younger than 21 have done more in their lives than someone that is 30.

The thing about officiating is some people either has it and others will never get it. Age has little or nothing to do with how good you are as an official.

Peace

Of course, there is nothing that can compare to being in the hostile situation of a war zone. That life experience changes a person forever. BTW it is the general opinion of most veterans who served that they were just scared kids who had no idea what they were getting involved in.

But, since you brought up military service, do you know what is the maximum age for the draft or enlistment? How about the reserves? I'm sure that you are aware that they all have age limits. Why? Why don't they just go on performance and evaluate each individual?

Additionally, why does our country set an age limit to vote and to drink alcohol? Perhaps we believe as a society that people under those ages are not mature enough to make informed decisions in those areas. Why don't they evaluate each individual for those?