Why is Congress involved in the use of steroids in the MLB?

Answer 1

Because baseball is one of the few businesses with an exemption under the Sherman and Clayton Anti-Trust Acts. Without that exemption baseball could not exist as it does today. And it was Congress which granted them that exemption. Those 30 owners and their hand-picked commissioners sit up like trained seals anytime the Congress makes noise about getting a look at some of their business practices. And, with respect to the steroid scandal, those owners and commissioner were asleep at the switch.
Any player who enters pro ball at the Class "A" level with a cap size of 6 1/8 and retires from the big leagues with a cap size of 7 3/4 is a prime suspect for one who used human growth hormones. And you don't need a lab test to show that.

Answer 2

Because you amy be dealing with corruption of the medical community ( illegally dispersing Class II drugs, of which steroids are part) and the business of baseball (in which could cause a scandal greater than the Black Sox) which could effect 30 of the largest 75 metro areas in the country.

Plus they need to get TV time away from the presidential campaign which started way too early.

Answer 3

There are several reasons. One is that baseball is a multi-billion dollar business and illegal activity at that level draws the law-makers in. Just as with Prohibition era crime, steroids have peaked the attention of congress, who might feel the need to enact laws to protect the economy and the general safety of the public. Since teens tend to use steroids because the pros do and because the sudden fall of baseball could easily impact the economy, they are looking at it to see if they can curb it.

Answer 4

They have nothing better to do. After all why get involved in a war or the economy of immigration or any of the other issues facing our country. They probably feel it will get them publicity and make them look important when they are up for reelection.At this point the lords of baseball would be too embarrassed to allow it to continue,even without the help of congress.

Answer 5

Why shouldn't they be? Congress has a right to be involved in anything where remotely illegal activities may be taking place. Wouldn't you rather them care than turn their heads?

Answer 6

Because baseball can't control the problems they are having!

Answer 7

Because it is against the law!