Assignor and active umpire

[Dakota]

I don't agree that it is a black and white issue of conflict of interest.

The examples you gave are examples of abuse of position, including favortism towards relatives, giving himself or his son all the "best" games, calling games for teams in which he has a personal interest, etc. Because some will abuse their position does not make others guilty of corruption because they assign themselves some games.

I do not agree that an umpire assignor must only assign himself the dregs or loose his integrity. Ridiculous.

Don't look for platitudes from me that this is acceptable.

I wouldn't dream of it. But, OTOH, don't look for rants from me that it is evil incarnate, either.