My view on the U.S. House of Representatives having a congressional investigation into baseball's steroid problem? It would be completely laughable, if it weren't true. The fact they are issuing subpoenas is bordering on ridiculous. I might even agree with Ken Rosenthal, of The Sporting News, who claims it's un-American.
This whole thing is little more than a political dog and pony show. It's grandstanding at the highest level. It's also so far beyond anything the government should be concerned about that committee chair, Tom Davis, R-VA, should be either impeached, recalled or forced to spend an entire month with Barry Bonds.
Davis chairs the House Government Reform Committee, which as its title seems to imply, should probably be looking at reforming the House not looking for ways to get more face time on CNN. Rep. Davis would be far better served, as would we, if the committee focused on lowering the cost of prescription medication, not worrying about steroid use amongst millionaire athletes.
He and Rep. Henry Waxman, D-CA, have claimed, in addition to shedding some light on steroid use in MLB, that the committee is trying to send a positive message to children. In the end, it's always about the kids, isn't it? I'm sure the nation's little ones will be huddle around the tv all day long riveted to C-Span to watch Davis and the committee set them straight on steroids.
This is so wrong, in so many ways, I could write for days. I won't, as I have other things to do. (Please note this this concept, Rep. Davis.) However, suffice to say, it does re-kindle my desire for term limits.
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