A Sense of Fair Play

Alan Eisenstock’s lovely account of his dilemma at home plate (“The Day the Earth Stood Still,” July 12) begs a question: How could a father, charged with the responsibility of umpiring his own son’s Little League games, have failed to discuss with him beforehand the possibility of his having to choose between his son and what’s fair and right? Children’s sports programs are, ultimately, about the concept of fairness.

Avie Hern

Los Angeles