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Category: Race
05/15/07
Bonds, Aaron, Steroids, and Sin
I remember watching Hank hit the record-breaker, number 715 - in my neighbor's house, Al Downing pitching, Bill Buckner chasing. I was 8.
I do not know Hank Aaron, but surely I can feel his pain. We all should share it. The evidence of Barry Bonds' character flaws is widespread, but the evidence of his steroid using is damning.
And now Barry gets ready to break the new magic number - 755. Bud Selig and baseball have chosen to let Bonds' amazing run of home runs continue. Success sells.
Sadly, barry has sold his soul - selling out his body and his character for a little fame and substantial fortune. "What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?"
That's a good question. Barry should know the answer. Bud Selig may too. They both are getting what they deserve. An empty record - emptied by the folly of lying, cheating, and selling out.
I won't be watching.
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