Gum chewer....or not?

[ILMalti]

Also the possibility of choking need to be considerd .
We need to look as professional as possible.
Would you let a player chew gum on the playing area?
and if you wouldn't, what would your answer be if you were asked why is it ok for you too? (a "T" would not cut it here)

Whilst on the court we have to look and act as professional as posible... I am still working at it. I only realize how odd I look on the court after I saw myself on a video....

If you look sharp and professional, your whistles will be respected more (obviously the rules need to be known and applied)

Off my soap box