Have you all seen this column by markbreit

[RamTime]

Something I have noticed is that when we question one another's judgment and/or rule appplication it generally does not evoke the kind of visceral responses that we see when that comes from a fan. But even with fans, we are usually tolerate until they reach the point where they are questioning our ethics. I have heard maybe 1 ref ever question another's ethics. Most of us would never do that.

This is completely and 100% understandable. I can't think of another profession that this statement would fit better then officiating in any of the major sports. In other words it is understandable why an official might have their hand on their gun from the get go. You probably get allot of undeserved flack and I am sure it takes some thick skin at times.