Bryan Hilferty of Alexandria VA was the umpire for his son's Little League game, but wasn't sure how to call a play. He asked to see the league's official rule book, but no one had a copy. In fact, he couldn't find one available on the league's web site, either, so he called headquarters. He was told that not "just anyone" could get the rules, since the league was tired of being sued by players' parents. "I have a secret clearance," said Hilferty, a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force.
I work in the E-ring of the Pentagon, but I don't have clearance for the Little League rules.
Little League officials were not moved.
There is no way we can give special treatment to someone just because they are in the Pentagon,
sniffed spokesman Lance Van Auken.
We don't give preferential treatment. Everybody has to abide by the same rules.
(Washington Post) ...Though naturally, no one is allowed to see what they are.
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