Re: _Rose-colored glasses_, Bob Strouse wrote to Terry May on 07 Mar 98:
 BS> I DO THINK HE BET ON THE MLB, BUT THE PUNISHMENT FOR HIS CRIME WAS
 BS> EXTREME.  DOC GOODEN WASN'T FORCED OUT 4 LIFE FOR DOING DRUGS, YET
 BS> IF YOU BET ON A GAME, YOUR GONE!  I PERSONALLY THINK IT IS OUTRAGOUS
 BS> AND A DISGRACE THAT PETE ROSE IS NOT IN THE HALL OF FAME.  HE WAS A
 BS> REMARKABLE BALL PLAYER AND DESERVES TO GET WHAT HE EARNED
First, please turn off your CAPS LOCK, if possible.  It's not only difficult 
to read, but it's considered rude and SHOUTING (assuming you can do anything 
about it).
As for comparing drugs to gambling, the former does not challenge the 
integrity of the game, whereas the latter most certainly does, at least when 
betting MLB games.  Also, there is a sign in every single clubhouse that 
clearly states that gambling on MLB games is cause for lifetime banishment.  
So every single player and coach knows ahead of time the consequences they're 
facing.
Having said that, I think the Hall of Fame is separate issue, and he should 
be eligible, even if the lifetime suspension remains in effect. 
... Atlanta Braves - 1991, 1992, 1995 & 1996 National League Champions!
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