In my opinion, PED users should not only be banned from the HOF but they should also be banned from EVERY part of MLB.
Here is why:
In 1991, Commissioner Fay Vincent was going to implement a drug abuse policy which included steroids and drug testing (Google Fay Vincent steroids and you can read the whole memo). He had already sent out a memo to teams and the MLBPA about illegal drug use and steroids and what he wanted to do. So, as of 1991, teams and players BOTH knew that steroid use was going to be a no-no.
However, because of Bud Selig and Jerry Reinsdorf, a power struggle came about and Vincent was forced to resign as Commissioner. Then, Selig became Commish and the whole steroid thing was swept under the rug.
My point is, in 1991, steroids WERE KNOWN ABOUT and the Commissioner's Office WAS going to do something about them, i.e. steroid testing and punishment for failing tests. So ANYBODY who took steroids AFTER that time is a cheater and shouldn't be allowed into the HOF.
If Selig didn't get hsi way, Vincent would have implemented a steroid policy 10 years before one was put into place and things wouldn't be so cloudy now.
Also, as far as Selig goes, if I were an owner, I would NOT allow him to be a Commissioner Emeritus, allow him to get paid $6 million a year OR allow him to be eligible for the HOF. His meddling caused the steroid mess (along with a messed up All Star game and other problems) so HE shouldn't be allowed to be inducted either.
David
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