Fentrekker wrote:
Maybe I'm wrong on this. I'm part of the old guard of Americans who believe in following rules and all those other antiquated notions. The USATF rule book was written by old white guys right? Why should any of you young guys be constrained by their narrow minded rules. If someone stumbles through the infield flailing their arms around wildly and then claims cutting a few yards off the race didn't give them any advantage, then their feelings and the fans feelings should matter more than crusty old rules.
I am evolving on this issue. Please give me room to grow.
Sir, your assumptions about the age and demographic characteristics of those with whom you are debating undercuts your observations. Personally, I am one of those nerds who will dutifully stop for a red light at 2 am when there is no other car in sight. I simply disagree on this issue. That said, I wouldn't have cried foul if Coburn had been disqualified. But neither do I consider it a travesty that she was not. Your outlandish conclusions about people who disagree with you are rather hyperbolic, and not helpful.[/quote]
You are right. I was assuming that anyone with my age and experience would have the common sense to know that cutting the turns would be a DQ without having to read the rule book. If I was wrong, then I apologize, and please be assured that my back-handed insults were meant for those of all ages who can't grasp the obvious.
Your input has been most helpful. I am evolving and growing before your very eyes.