As I read this letter from Phil Mondiello, it came to mind what other professional athlete's and officials try to do when "caught in the act".....  "....I never meant for this to happen....", ".... i was only trying to help someone...", ".... I'm really a nice guy..."  "... why won't they answer my request..."   
 Listen, don't even bring up your age in this.... as a player and judge, you took it upon yourself to play by the rules sanctioned by DCI....  Who knows how many have suffered because of your askew view on rules and rulings....
 Stand up for yourself....and hold your head up high.... take your punishment and accept the consequences of your actions and your so called "mature behavior"..... do not bring your age into this matter..... your innocence is not in question.... It's your actions that will dictate what the future holds for you....
 Don't bring this game down with you..... it was good while it lasted....but, as someone told me.... your not guilty until your caught....or in your case, by your own admittance.....
 I hope that this suspension will open up the eyes of those who choose to make concessions and compromise there integrity ... for a lack of morality, or a ... " one time mistake..."
 Good luck, Phil.... from all of us who enjoyed your battles and friendship through the Games and your advise at POJO's.... take care....
Carlos