The Blame Game

On All Things Considered the other day, Rick Gentile offered a remarkable assessment of blame for the steroids controversy in MLB. No, he’s not blaming Barry Bonds for all that is evil in the world. Instead, he lays it all at the feet of Baron Budhausen and the rest of the owners. They saw the changes in the players’ bodies, which we all accept as “proof” that players are using. But they also saw the fans (and their money) flocking to the yard to see the home run barrage, and so they did nothing.

Now, of course, they’re shocked (just shocked!) that some players are doping.

Jim has presented a similar argument before. I find it remarkable that they seem to be in a tiny minority on the issue.