But, I can't discount race because people aren't talking about Raffy and Mac because they're not black. You're completely right- the record plays a huge role. Maybe even 100%, I don't know. And maybe his jerk personality plays a role. But, I can't help but wonder about race in this situation when the darkest dude catches the most heat. In the NFL, black players are getting a pass when they get busted (Harrison, Merriman), so maybe that should set me at ease and let me know for sure it's the record or his personality or baseball's poetic higher standard even though the game's had cheaters since it started. Ummm....they got suspended. What MLB player has been suspended for HGH? I think Merriman was suspended for steroids. When I say they "get a pass", I mean in the public perception. Yes, they are suspended for a 1/4 of the season. That is huge. It hurts their team. But, Bob Costas doesn't have an Inside Sports special on their cheating. There are no books written about them. No one is calling for them to be banned for life. All these things happen in baseball and more so to Bonds, in my observations. Those NFL guys are treated during the suspensions about like they're out with an ankle sprain, not that they are god-awful cheaters keeping honest youngsters from ever getting a shot and teaching the world that it's o.k. to cheat your way to the top.