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It's time for Bonds to come clean

Contributed by: Erin Di Paolo on 9/21/2006

It is time for Barry Bonds to step up to the plate. Not literally, but figuratively.

I know this topic has been beat into the ground by the media and may seem like old news, but since nothing has been done about it, I think it needs to be kept in the forefront. It's also on my mind again because I attended a Colorado Rockies game a few days ago and the Rockies were playing San Francisco, Bonds' team.

Everyone knows that Barry Bonds has taken steroids. Well, maybe not everyone. My friend, Holly, who went with me to the game did not know Bonds' story, so I filled her in. Her question to me, though not surprising, is indeed thought-provoking. "Why is he still playing baseball?"

Good question.

There is no doubt that most people respect Bonds' athletic ability, regardless of his steroid use. Steroids cannot possibly give you talent that you do not possess; they merely accentuate that talent. But there is doubt whether Bonds is respected as a person, which, in my opinion, is much more important than being admired as an athlete. I could not believe the boos he received at Coors Field on Tuesday night, with some people yelling "cheater" as well. Though I am not happy with Bonds, I refuse to be a person who boos anyone, regardless of what they have done. In fact, at one point Holly and I joined the handful of people who clapped for him, feeling righteous indignation and rebelliousness at the same time. I still cannot believe I clapped for him!

Regardless of where one stands on the issue, one thing is for certain: Bonds has an opportunity to right a wrong, to be the man he claims he is. He has the unique chance to say that he is sorry and secure his place, not only in the Hall of Fame, but in peoples' hearts. I know, as a huge fan of baseball, I would be relieved that some dignity has been restored to the game and to the man.

Of course, Bonds is one that claims he cares nothing about what others think of him. Or so he says. I think he protests too much. I believe he cares much more than the typical human being and requires the validation of others in a huge way. But he is inconsistent in showing it.

Refusing to talk to reporters, who contribute to his bread and butter, is wrong. Putting them down when they are only doing their job is wrong. Bonds could learn a thing or two from reporters. Imperfect or not, reporters try to speak the truth. I doubt if Bonds even knows what the truth is anymore. He has conned himself into believing that his version of the truth is reality.

I feel sorry for Barry Bonds. No amount of talent or money in the world would make me want to live his life. He is a lost soul, even though he points skyward after every home run. I can't help but ask Bonds, why? Who is he pointing to? If it is indeed his God, does he owe Him - and the public - an explanation? No need for that; God sees it all, including all that Barry does. He knows all and yet still allows Bonds to continue playing the game he supposedly loves. I imagine that Bonds is thankful for that. All the same, it is now time for Barry to confess his indiscretions to the public. More than likely, they will be merciful to him, just as his God has indeed been.


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Submitted By: KEVIN HALL
posted on 9/28/2006 @ 5:04:47 PM
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What does Bonds need to come clean for. What has he done besides deny what you want him to be.(On Steriods) I also believe him when he says he doesn't care what others think of him. Why should he. I don't either. When I played sports I did it for me and was blessed to make money doing it. He owes none of us a thing. He has been playing baseball since he was he kid, obviously that's what he likes to do and you know he's great at it. He doesn't have to talk to reporters unless he chooses. I understand how he feels. He went to work and wants to be left alone to go home to his family, who he does care about. We need to stop reaching out for other people to give us what we want and respecting them for who they are or leave them alone. Kevin keepnitrealsports@yahoo.com
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Erin Di Paolo

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Erin Di Paolo has posted 61 stories and 6 comments since joining on 3/18/2006. Erin Di Paolo 's average story rating is 4.81.
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