While I agree with the over sentiment that you expressed here, we do need to remember that usms has diverted from following FINA in the past.
Good points. Hadn't really thought of those. Yes, USMS does seem to diverge from FINA when it suits them (:)). In the Armstrong case they were clearly looking for a reason to simply follow FINA's lead and avoid controversy.
While I agree with the over sentiment that you expressed here, we do need to remember that usms has diverted from following FINA in the past.
Good points. Hadn't really thought of those. Yes, USMS does seem to diverge from FINA when it suits them (:)). In the Armstrong case they were clearly looking for a reason to simply follow FINA's lead and avoid controversy.