iSpeak - Barry Bonds
San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds recently broke Henry Aaron's Major League record of 755 home runs. Since Bonds is suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs during his career, should an asterisk be placed next to his final home run total? He earned his achievements, and therefore there should not be any asterisk next to his name. Being a person of color should not carry any special provisions to discredit one’s achievements. Unless that provision is also attached to persons of all races representing the sport in question. The next person whose potential is being contemplated for tarnishing is Alex Rodriguez (another person of color). I ask myself why? Debora Hunte Professional and Technical Specialist 1199SEIU
New York City | NO! I don't think his supposed use of the drug should cloud this momentous occasion. Barbara Ellis LPN, GHNH
Brooklyn, NY | If a person uses steroids, which is a performance-enhancing drug, there should be an asterisk next to his name or anyone else who uses it. Edward Skibicki Education services Silvercrest NH
Jamaica, Queens, NY | Barry Bonds has never tested positive for steroids. He deserves all the glory. There were no questions next to Joe DiMaggio’s name, and he was involved with illicit actions while he played, no asterisks next to Babe Ruth's name and he was an abuser of substance and other vices in his time. Why Barry Bonds? Donna Douglas Intake assistant, Roosevelt Hospital
New York City | Although it has never been absolutely proven that he broke the rules by taking strength enhancing steroids, the preponderance of evidence points to it. Isn't it too bad that playing fair and playing by the rules no longer seems to matter? What will young players think unless an asterisk points to the fact that this player cared more about beating a record than about respecting his sport? Jane Stevens Mammographer, Cape Cod Healthcare
Hyannis, MA | I think time will tell, but I believe there should be an asterisk by his name. He did say he’s a user, so I think that says a lot. Also, how about those players before him who played without performance-enhancing drugs and played within rules? Noel Ruiz Certified pharmacy tech NYU Medical Center
New York City | No. I do not think an asterisk should be placed by his last home run. So far, nothing concrete has been proved as to whether or not Mr. Bonds is on performance-enhancing drugs. Give him professional respect for his achievements. He's earned it. Melody White-Fortune Unit secretary Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, NY |
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