Whether Bonds took them or not I do not know, but I thought it was really tacky and a low blow by the media. The commercials were fine, I am talking about the timing. A person is supposed to be innocent until proven guilty and the media is going too far with this. I don't like Bonds myself, but after last nights media crap I was cheering for him.
2007-08-07 03:34:25 · 8 answers · asked by littledel 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Prove he cheated and I will be in line to nail him, otherwise leave it be.
2007-08-07 03:51:39 · update #1
The media and bandwagon fans are the ones always fanning the flames of the initial smear campaign brought on by disgruntled news reporters that were rejected by Barry for interviews.
Steroid commercials or public service announcements are not placed on the air by chance. It happens during the worst times when innocent men that are accused of abusing drugs illegally are singled out. Up to now, prescription drugs are still legal to take, and that's why Barry took them. Legally and when the two drugs were not banned or made illegal by MLB.
2007-08-07 08:37:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually think the steroid commercials spots in the middle of Giants games are a good idea. Along with the Padre's Steroid Awareness Day which just happened to be on the day when Bonds played in San Diego. The message is getting out to children that Bonds was a small guy when he played for the Pirates and then he exploded. This fact has been well documented in every Sportcenter show and Baseball Tonight segment for the past year. These kids are seeing this and saying, hey that helped him get big, so it'll help me...whether he is guilty or not, that is what alot of young people are getting out of the situation.
I personally agree with you that he is innocent until proven guilty (this IS America afterall), but I will say that I could NEVER cheer for Bonds just because of the commercials that play during his games. I cannot stand watching him play the game, but as a true fan of baseball, I feel it is necessary to watch the all time homerun record fall.
2007-08-07 14:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did not see the game, but did these commercials come out and say anything about Bonds taking steroids? Would you have a problem with a "don't drink and drive" spot being aired during a Cardinals game because Tony LaRussa got a DUI last spring? I think it was the perfect place to air these spots, what with the talk about Bonds recently. My thought is it was a great chance to educate fans, and perhaps even give parents who were watching the game with their kids an opportunity to have a little talk with them about the dangers of steroids.. If Bonds is "innocent" of taking them, why is there a problem with them? And if he is guilty, all the more reason to show them.
2007-08-07 13:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by artistictrophy@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The media isn't to blame for what you saw last night. ESPN sells advertising time during their baseball games. This steroid counsel or steroid awareness group bought a bunch of time and used their dollars very, very wisely. Their message had 10 times the impact that it usually would if it was placed during any other show. It was money well spent as far as I am concerned, it's not like they even mentioned Bond's name in the ad.
Now you cheer for Bond's?!? Are you kidding me? The media has been on him like white on rice for the past 3 years about the steroid issue but now that some group put a public service announcement in the middle of one of his games, now you cheer for him?
Prove he cheated?? Give me a break, pal. You can ignore all the evidence if you want and play dumb but us grown ups understand that Grand Jury Testimony + "Game of Shadows" + Personal Trainer in Jail + Gargantuan Head Growth + 73 HR = STEROID USER. Don't be an idiot.
2007-08-07 10:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by suspendedagain300 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Dude - what part do you guys not understand. He admitted using the cream and the clear. It is all right there in leaked grand jury testimony. A man has went to jail for leaking this! It is real. Bonds claimed he thought it was flax seed oil to try to cover up his use by playing dumb.
So there - it is proven.
And use your head. Look at before and after pictures. Use common sense. All his "people" are going to jail for growth hormones. It does not take a rocket scientist to see what he does.
And don't blame the media "Rush". This was ESPN selling advertising. It has nothing to do with the "media".
2007-08-07 11:21:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's television -- a perfect example of the ethical standards within the industry.
2007-08-07 12:18:53 · answer #6 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What? Drug companies playing unfair?!
UNHEARD of! I shall not listen anymore to your insolence!
GOOD DAY SIR!
2007-08-07 10:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by Joey T 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Cheering for a cheater???
2007-08-07 10:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋