Some thoughts, not to be taken “too” seriously
We all understand that the “steroid” problem is big news right now. It’s in the newspapers, magazines, on television, radio, message boards and pretty much every other place you can think of. You would have to be in a coma to not know about Canseco’s book, Balco, Giambi, etc. and steroids.
It (the steroid issue) is getting as much coverage as the war in Iraq for christ’s sake. I would think our government would have much more important issues, but this is a hot topic, so politicians are front and center.
Being perhaps a bit more familiar than most regarding what takes place in club houses around baseball, I can say “steroids” is just one of the problems. The amount of pain killers and other (legal for now) drugs being used would surprise most people. But it’s not just baseball, it pretty much involves all athletics. As long as there is competition and the need to win, there will be people trying to gain an edge.
I think these are very serious issues, but I’m with ClevelandDad (previous post) and the 54% on this. Everyone in baseball knew about this problem for a long time. So I would think someone in the government knew about it long before now. Didn’t our president once own a MLB club? In other words they (the government) also swept it under the rug until it became a good… what’s the word?.... Promotional item? Media blitz? Hot topic?
Anyway, I for one am getting sick of all the attention this subject is getting. We have first rounders who have had serious problems with cocaine. First rounders who have been addicted to Heroin, and things like that don’t get the same attention.
I’m tired of reading and hearing all the stuff. It’s a problem… everyone knows it…
MLB needs to find a solution. I think they know that. The thing that bothers me is this issue has become almost bigger than the game itself. Of course it’s come front and center all because of the home run. While they’re at it maybe the government can increase the strike zone, build the parks bigger and deaden the baseball. Or how about banning alcohol consumption at the games. After all, alcohol has proven to be very dangerous at times in and around baseball parks.
Not making light of the seriousness of the issue, but IMO there are much more important issues that require our governments full attention. Are there any known terrorists playing in the Big Leagues? Do Big League stars have to worry about Social Security or Medicare? Are any Big Leaguers homeless or starving? The economy, energy, ecology, gambling, education, etc.
I enjoy recreational gambling once in awhile. Anyone else pissed off about what the latest and most popular thing the media is promoting these days.
The most popular game these days… Is it Baseball, football, basketball or Texas Hold em? Does ESPN and the others really think that showing people who just started playing poker can win $5 million is good for the youth of America.
Celebrity Poker, A new World Championship for millions each week, poker CDs are hot sellers, high school kids are playing on the bus, a television series, poker websites to gamble on line, etc. What kind of signal are we sending?
Hope I’m wrong, but I see this problem reaching epidemic levels. Don’t get me wrong, I love playing cards and poker. I just wonder how many young kids are now wanting to become professional gamblers when they grow up. Is this healthy or should something be done about it before it becomes a major problem.
Must admit I enjoy watching it myself. Just wondering when will the government get involved in this potentially serious problem. Will it be before or after someone writes a book about it?
Maybe others don't see this as a problem!
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