tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21166579.post4661580577827386857..comments2024-02-19T08:12:53.815-05:00Comments on The Right Thing: SOUND OFF: FOUL ON BONDSJeffrey L. Seglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15648051034425906705noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21166579.post-87586112508510758352007-09-06T21:32:00.000-04:002007-09-06T21:32:00.000-04:00As compelling as the allegations may be, it has no...As compelling as the allegations may be, it has not yet been determined that Bonds is guilty of steroid use; however, it is equally disturbing that Bonds has not consented to testing, which could confirm or deny these allegations. <BR/> <BR/>"Innocent until proven guilty," the law says. And, until the matter is resolved, via testing, it appears that Bonds is the victim of allegations and not a criminal. If I were him, I would consent to testing in order to dispel suspicions and rumors as such. <BR/> <BR/>Granted Barry Bonds' arrogance and behavior does little to substantiate his defense, regarding steroid use, and no matter how much we may hate him as such, "innocent until proven guilty" is the rule. Therefore, until a conviction arises, it appears that he remains a valid baseball player entitled to the rights and privileges associated with his 756th home run milestone. <BR/> <BR/>Bud Selig is entitled to his opinions, as we are, and his refusal to attend the event, for whatever reasons, is his right to do so. If he is making a statement, so be it. Bonds should consent to testing in order to confirm or refute these allegations and allow the season to advance without ongoing speculation associated with alleged steroid usage. Sportswriters are entitled to their opinions; however, "guilt or innocence" is determined in court and not the media.<BR/> <BR/>Personally, I think that Bonds should consent to testing, which is the main issue here. Innocent individuals generally consent to testing in order to prove their innocence. Until he does so, the media will continue referencing the issue.<BR/> <BR/>Patrick Bouvier Fitzgerald Burris<BR/>Charlotte, NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com