In case you haven't hear...Joey Crawford

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Originally Posted by Nevadaref

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?

You analogy does not fly. For one you said a 21 year old could not handle and there were example they could handle situations a lot tougher than a HS game. The Military is a completely different institution with completely different objectives. Officiating has little to do with the military. You cannot enter the military for medical reasons that you can officiate a basketball game. And the military does go on many performance evaluations. If you cannot do the job you will not be in the military very long. It is not like everyone that enlists in the military automatically stays in the military.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

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?

Once again another flawed argument. There are age limits for officiating games as well. That age is not 21 in any state that I am aware of. In my state I believe you can be 17 to get a license if you pass several requirements. And so what? I know 20 year olds that are out of shape and fat. Their age has little or nothing to do with that. Once again you are putting an arbitrary limit on people based on a personal belief. It has nothing to do with fact and you have not told us why automatically at age 50 other than a prejudice that has little basis.

Peace