Well said Bretman. Like stated previously, I completely respect your opinion. And as I admitted, my reading of the NSA rules to incorporate this situation is rather liberal.
While I think the differing opinions of my hometown's softball community and the assigning of blame for the situation is pretty fun to debate, the most intriguing aspect of this situation is who has the ability to do what, depending on what sanctioning body is in charge.
The only rule books I have access to right now are NSA, USSSA, and NCAA. I sited the NSA rule that I think applies most, but NSA decided not to officially address sportsmanship. The NCAA book does not give the umpire the right to remove fans for inappropriate comments, but instead gives it to the Director of Athletics and the on-site administrator of the host institution. Rule 5, Section 8 does require that the following message be read prior to the first pitch: "Spectators are reminded that they are prohibited from entering the playing area or interfering with play. Profanity, racial, sexist or sexual comments, or intimidating actions, including baiting and taunting, directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, spectators or team representatives will not be tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the site of competition."
USSSA however does specifically give the umpire the right to remove fans for inappropriate behavior.
Rule 12, Section 1:
"All players and coaches will be expected to behave in a sportsman like manner at all times. Any player, coach or parent / fan whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive will at a minimum be warned and may be removed from the playing field or stands at the discretion of the Tournament Officials or the umpires. Foul or abusive language will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Cursing or throwing equipment will be an automatic ejection. This includes a team forfeiting or being removed from the tournament if necessary."
I know that different sanctioning bodies have different goals, focuses, and purposes, but things like this, EP vs. DP vs. DH, Courtesy Runners being subs, last recorded out, or last batted out makes things very difficult for coaches, let alone umpires, to keep everything straight. Oh well, this post has completely gone off topic, so I will stop now.