Letter to Washington Officials Association Executive Board

This was in reaction to: http://www.king5.com/sports/Refs-say-theyll-keep-using-the-pink-whistles-105577103.html



Dear Mr. Berg,

I recently became aware of the controversy over the Washington football officials and their using pink whistles to officiate a game. It is simply absurd that these referees may be punished for their act of benevolence. The Washington Officials Association should be embarrassed and ashamed that the organization would even think of implementing such a penalty on these referees. The organization's name would be tarnished, and the act simply does not represent values for which the association should be a model. I ask that you reconsider these potential punishments and, instead, praise these fine men for their generosity.

Sincerely,

Scott N. Duryea
Greenville, NC