February 18, 2009 10:26 am
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Question of the week: Do you think Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez should be banned from being
inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame after having admitted to using
steroids?
“Morally standing, yes I think it’s a bad choice.
Comparatively though, I’m not
quite sure. He’s not the only person
who’s done this. I don’t really
know who else has, but it’s
out there. Morally, I think some
people would have difficulty with
it. I’m on the fence, I’m really not
sure. I don’t think he should be
given quite as many opportunities
because there are other players
out there that have been able to have successful
careers without drugs.”
— James Buzon, student, Middleburgh
“I don’t think it would be fair
to ban him from being inducted
when his time comes. He said
he stopped doing it in 2003, and
around that time there wasn’t a
lot of talk about it. I just think he
messed up, he’s human, and now
he’s trying to do the right thing. I
mean, you can’t forget all that he
has accomplished over something
that many other players have done, but haven’t
been as open about it.’’
— Monica Boltz, bartender, Oneonta
“I don’t watch baseball so I
don’t really care. I feel like you
shouldn’t use steroids. But it did
get him where he is today; he
probably wouldn’t have the same
career.’’
— Alexis Gyateng, student, Santa
Clarita, Calif.
“I think they should still consider him; these
people are talented regardless
of if they use steroids. Like with
Michael Phelps right now, they
suspended him, I think A-Rod
should be suspended. Something
that would have them learn their
lesson. I don’t think they should
end an entire career, because
obviously these are very talented
players”
— Ariana Marte, student, Bronx
“I think they should let him in.
I’m a Yankees fan and I think he’s
a good player. As for punishment,
maybe they should just try and get
him some help instead.”
— Jody Rifenbark, unemployed,
Oneonta
“He shouldn’t be allowed in
the Hall of Fame. Any athlete in his position
that uses performance-enhancing drugs is a bad
example for our children. I have
two sons who idolize him, and I
feel he is setting a bad example.
Any person who goes into professional
baseball or any professional
sports has to realize they are a
role model. I think he shouldn’t
be allowed to play baseball and I
love the Yankees; it just sets the
wrong example.’’
— Jason Rodriguez, retired veteran, Schoharie
County
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