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Originally Posted by Bob M.

REPLY: All the more reason that Mr. Chauvin should have thought about making such a comment and realized that it would offend the many of us non-doctor/lawyer officials. If such an official from my own state made a similar comment, I would be equally offended.

Notice there was a third criteria of people in his statement. Professional people. If you are an official that is not a doctor, lawyer, or dont handle yourself professionally, the by all means, complain. If you dont handle yourself professionally, I wouldnt consider you a quality official though.

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Originally Posted by TXFB&BB

Professionalism is the biggest problem facing Louisiana officiating. There are too many people taking matters into their own hands, not following mechanics, not enforcing rules, feeling entitled without putting in the work, and just having a bad attitude. Doctors and lawyers was surely used as a reference to the appreciation of putting your time in to achieve the top level, and adhering to strict codes of professionalism and ethics. Two things that are faining in officiating these days.
though.

So how long have you been working in Louisiana that you are so familiar with our level of professionalism and our attitude?