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11-04-2005, 10:41 AM
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After 'Bad Calls' During Playoffs, Lawmaker Wants Umps To Pay
After 'Bad Calls' During Playoffs, Lawmaker Wants Umps To Pay
POSTED: 5:23 am PST November 3, 2005 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri legislator who's an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan said umpires should pay -- literally -- for what he sees as bad calls during the playoffs against the Houston Astros. House Democrat Jeff Roorda feels bad calls during the in the National League Championship Series cost St. Louis a chance to play in the World Series. Roorda wants to expand the state athlete and entertainer tax to cover officials such as Major League Baseball umpires and other referees. The tax is charged to out-of-staters who earn money in the Show Me State while performing in such events as baseball games and concerts. The revenues are supposed to go to the arts, public libraries and other cultural programs. Roorda said if the umps aren't going to pay attention during the games -- at least they should pay taxes. Roorda said the idea grew out of his frustration with officials in the playoff series the Astros won from the Cardinals in six games. But he thinks it's good public policy to tax the officials affecting a game's outcome, not just the athletes who play it. |
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11-04-2005, 03:57 PM
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Where's the overkill police?
 Oh boo hoo
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11-04-2005, 06:01 PM
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How about a tax for lawmakers who waste time coming up with stupid laws.
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11-04-2005, 08:20 PM
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Where's the sniping rifle?
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11-04-2005, 08:31 PM
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I need an icon that says "SHUT THE HELL UP"
"SHUT THE F*CK UP" would also be acceptable. |
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11-04-2005, 09:03 PM
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He's got way too much time
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11-05-2005, 08:24 AM
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Well, are umpires accountable to anyone, considering the stakes of some games?
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11-05-2005, 08:26 AM
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What's Da Pho*?
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He just wants to generate more taxes for the state that's all.
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11-05-2005, 08:29 AM
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Quote:
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 x3 me a river...your team lost, get over it.
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11-05-2005, 08:36 AM
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Apparently Mr. Roorda is one of those rare people who are perfect. Oh well buck up fanboy there is always next year.
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