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BRIAN MATTOX FROM GRANITE FALLS, NC: Why wasn't DeShon Elliot just given a warning instead of an almost $6,000 fine for wearing a black towel during the game against the Vikings? It's a stupid, nitpicky rule that had no effect on the outcome of the game.

ANSWER: While I understand the need for the NFL's "uniform code," I also can agree with your point that many of the fines can be nitpicky and expensive. But in terms of procedure, the league does have a uniform inspector on site at every game, and according to operations.nfl.com, "The uniform inspector's job is to make sure that every player in violation of the rules is aware of it and has an opportunity to correct it." Based

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