EDITORIAL: Here's why you shouldn't be rough on the ref

Oct. 31—What do a small-town mayor and a high school sports referee have in common? A lot, actually, but we'll start with these facts: They can't make everyone happy, they get noticed only when they screw up, and the headaches far outweigh the pay. In other words, both are thankless jobs — and both are absolutely vital. Given that Tuesday is Election Day, we'll first point readers to an Oct. ...