When Losers Make the Rules

Back when we called a spade a spade, and nobody took offense ...

Back in the day, whomever dreamed this one up, wouldn't have . “ Win a soccer game by more than five points and you lose, Ottawa league says In yet another nod to the protection of fledgling self-esteem, an Ottawa children’s soccer league has introduced a rule that says any team that wins a game by more than five points will lose by default. Kevin Cappon said he first heard about the rule on May 20 — right after he had scored his team’s last allowable goal. His team then tossed the ball around for fear of losing the game. “Heaven forbid when these kids get into the real world. They won’t be prepared to deal with the competition out there.” ” I know what you're saying.  "But Rodge, that's in Canada." So was nationalized health care.  You want a solution?  Here's a solution. Whenever you get a sense that others in your community are outraged by stuff like this, act. Find out who's in charge and read the riot act.  Didn't work?  Picket his house.  Didn't work?  Hang him.