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Posted By: jay behrens

Bonds isn't the first Black to make that comment. Was it a stupid comment? Yes, but I'm sure he is just as guilty of stereotyping as anyone else. It's not like Boston has a sterling reputation for racial harmony, espcially for a Northern city.

I personally don't care if an athlete is a jerk or not. I am in the Charles Barkley camp of "athletes are not, and should not, be role models". When it comes to sports, all I care about is how they perform on the field.

Jay