[blml] Law 24

[Sven Pran]

> On Behalf Of WILLIAM SCHODER
> The card is returned to the hand, and play continues without further
> penalty, since the declarer has decided that he does not wish to penalize.
> 
> For instance, RHO has bid spades twice, and also drops the Ace of Spades
> on the table reaching for a drink before LHO can make the opening lead.
> Declarer fully expected a spade lead, he is prepared for it, plans on it,
> and sees no reason to now impose a penalty under Law 24 and/or Law 50.

Have you overlooked, sir that by treating the exposed card as a penalty card
declarer can ensure the spade lead he so much desire while if he waives his
rights under Law 24 he can no longer be sure of a spade lead?

I am not in favour of having L24 altered in any way. That law gives IMO
absolutely no problem and I feel that you ought to come up with some better
reasoning for your view?

Regards Sven