Letters to the Editor
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The Gaylord Perry Argument
I'm not so sure this comparison holds up. I think there are levels of cheating just like there are levels of illegality, and most people can manage to make out the difference.
I mean it's just as illegal to splice into your neighbour's cable box as it is to threaten him with a knife demanding he share his cable with you, but most people know which one is worse.
It's not simply a case of "cheating is cheating"
Perry's placing of spit, or vaseline, or scuffing on a ball is miles away from injecting yourself with an illegal substance in order to gain an advantage. You can argue otherwise, but you know you're being disingenious.
as for the amphetimines - I'm confused as to exactly how they help. I'm no chemist, but I was under the impression that speed would make the taker feel more alert and focused (both of which are pretty damn subjective terms)..then again cocaine would do the same thing. Is that why Tim Raines isn't in the Hall (actually is he even eligible yet?)