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Originally Posted by kimberly
...but even when the little league team is down by 20 runs, kids are taught to play out the game in the name of sportsmanship.
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Actually, in the leagues I coached or helped out with, there was a ten run "slaughter" rule...seems to be where folks get the notion that surrendering early is sporting...personally, I don't think candidates should concede until all the votes are counted...there is no sportsmanship involved...they should ignore the pundits and all the folks seeking instant gratification who want a result before they head off to bed...the news outlets that call elections before all the votes are counted are doing nothing but boosting their ratings...
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