Nick, I completely agree with the no vest thing, but everytime it is voted on, there are more states voting to keep them despite numerous players from all states stating they hate them.

Perhaps they aren't voting when their states ask for their input so the state delegate goes to the meeting with a 'keep vests' vote.

And even though the comp rules say wear vests, there's always teams that don't wear them (the international sides at this years nationals).