There are always 2 very important questions–Why? \u00a0and Why Not?<\/p>\n
Yesterday, I had a crew of freshman girls that competed in the semi-finals of the state Opening Ceremonies contest. \u00a0They had a real good run. \u00a0I told them, “Girls, you did it right and if you don’t make the finals, well, it’s because you were coached wrong.”<\/p>\n
People, I like being right but not all of the time. \u00a0Our style just didn’t fit the judges. \u00a0I’m not upset with the judges. \u00a0I understand. \u00a0We would have been better off with the judges in the other semi-final. \u00a0But that isn’t how it worked out. \u00a0It happens. \u00a0I’m fine with it.<\/p>\n
This morning, I was talking to our superintendent and principal about how the contest went and how the kids did. \u00a0I told them that I was the weak link. \u00a0I only had ONE problem with the judging of the contest. \u00a0 Official FFA dress should NOT include short skirts. \u00a0To me, my co-teacher, my wife, everyone that I know, that is a sort factor. \u00a0If Official Dress is NOT spot on, they shouldn’t advance. \u00a0In the stock show world, we would use the term “sift”. \u00a0I’m right and you all know it.<\/p>\n
Other than that item. \u00a0I enjoyed watching the finals. \u00a0I learned some things. \u00a0Anyways, as I re-hashed the contest with the admin, a coach entered the room. \u00a0Might I mention that he is a hyper-competitive coach that is in hall-of-fames and has a pile of state championship rings (IDK 15+) from numerous sports. \u00a0He listened as I talked. \u00a0Oh, did I mention that the superintendent and the principal also have a bunch of rings? \u00a0Then the sup asked, “So, the judging is objective, like a stock show? \u00a0It can be different from judge to judge?”<\/p>\n
I answered, “Yeah. \u00a0Exactly. \u00a0As long as I can understand their reasoning and they are consistent, I’m fine with it. \u00a0 It’s a lot like an ump calling strikes or a ref calling fouls. \u00a0It differs.”<\/p>\n
At this point, THE coach spoke up. \u00a0“Yeah, but can you yell at them when they are blatantly wrong? \u00a0That would fix a lot of that crap!”<\/p>\n
Here is the rare Kelln disclaimer—I am not upset about the judging at the state Opening Ceremonies contest. \u00a0I want official FFA dress to look appropriate but I am not upset about our placing. \u00a0It was a learning experience for the kids and myself. \u00a0This conversation just prompted this question.<\/p>\n
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Why not?<\/p>\n
Why can’t we call out a crappy judge as he is judging? \u00a0Put em on the spot. \u00a0How come a coach can yell at a ref\/ump? \u00a0As long as it is in proper decency, a coach can call them out. \u00a0How come espn talking heads can talk about how bad the Dallas Cowboys played, the lack of leadership from the coaching staff, the bad attitudes of players but we can’t call out a crooked judge?<\/p>\n
All of us in this industry know of crooked judges. \u00a0We know of judge tendencies towards certain breeders, jocks, showmen, whatever. \u00a0I’ve avoided shows that I knew were rigged. \u00a0I’ve also taken advantage of judge tendencies. \u00a0Some won’t go to shows unless they have an “in” with the judge. \u00a0If we know this stuff, why can’t we call them out and keep it straight up for all?<\/p>\n
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We know what “it” smells like. \u00a0We all all know that this current political climate smells to beat all ends. \u00a0Other than the presidential campaign, the worst campaign going is probably the 5th Oklahoma congressional district (which is mostly Oklahoma City). \u00a0 These two chicks are spending millionS with ads. \u00a0Other political groups are running ads for\/or against them. \u00a0It is gross! \u00a0Nobody wants either of these ladies to win. \u00a0It’s horrible! \u00a0 The rest of the state has to suffer if they watch tv, listen to FM radio, or have a social media account. \u00a0I don’t have a vote in that district, but if I did, I would vote libertarian, independent or write in Joe the corner drunk. \u00a0Bad thing about this race, Tammy and I have a favorite former FFA member that works for one side in that deal. \u00a0Great kid. \u00a0However, both candidates are so bad, I’m not sure whether to be proud or disappointed.<\/p>\n
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Why? \u00a0 Why do we put up with this stuff? \u00a0Why wait to vote? \u00a0Your blm organization isn’t voting yet. \u00a0Right or wrong, they are pushing their issue(s) forward and they are doing it without your vote. \u00a0Why do we have to wait to vote in order to demand change? \u00a0I’m not advocating burning, looting or tearing down statues but what is the saying?\u2026.the squeaky wheel gets the grease.<\/p>\n
I’m not radical. The last thing that I burned was either a trash barrel full of feed sacks\/net wrap\/baling twine\/30 pack boxes or disbudding a goat’s horns. \u00a0I just don’t like sitting back and watching. \u00a0I’m not scared and I think we should always ask two questions–Why? \u00a0or \u00a0 Why not? \u00a0 \u00a0 If neither question can be answered, well, then you have your answer.<\/p>\n
One way or the other, get after it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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