This is life, this is people, this is big business.... this is professional athletics. You need to back space and tell the whole story of the suspension... the minor league stint was minimal, it costs him dollars, he paid the penalty as the rules dictate and life and baseball goes on. It sure made me feel good when he smacked one out yesterday! Accountability needs to happen in many areas, ethics in journalism would be a good start.

In no way should the actions of Manny be condoned. He is a cheater, and will always be remembered as such.

That said, what was written above is a gross misrepresentation of what actually occurred. He was suspended for 50 games. His salary was reduced, as he lost his pay for all 50 games. He was benched. He only played 4 or 5 games in the minors. And he wasn't treated like a superstar. Every player who has been suspended for 50 games has had to sit out all 50 games. However, the last week of their suspension, they are allowed to play a few games in the minor leagues to get their timing and game conditioning back.

It also appears that you don't just want athletes to be held to a higher standard then they are now--a position I would have agreed with--you want them held to a higher standard than anyone in society. That is a stance that is more than borderline ridiculous.

Every person convicted of a federal offense, once released, is allowed to pursue a legal occupation of their choosing. But since Vick is an athlete, he shouldn't have that right? I know, I know, "They are role models!" Right, and they are also human. And every time you screw up, it won't be on the news. The solution is to stop looking to athletes to fulfill your ideal of what a perfect human being or wonderful role model should look like. A child having two good parents does so much good, no amount of horrendous examples in the world of sports could damage that.