Society's sad state

Monday, Monday ...

The Katrina cleanup continues as more bodies were found today and the FEMA director resigned ... I just wonder what took him so long.

Also in the news today, an interesting story about Brian Williams' anchoring on NBC News. The job he and the NBC crew has done truly is remarkable and I admire the opinions and commentary the reporters have offered. As reporters we've always been taught to remain as objective as possible, but then again, we've never faced a situation like Katrina and such ignorance on the government's part. Still, as far out of hand as the Katrina situation has become, the NBC gang offered their opinions with substance and integrity ...After one broadcast last week, my wife and I quipped about Williams strong presence while becoming the eldest network anchor, 'Tom who?'

Moving on ...

Déjà Vu? Not Really ...

Supposedly Barry Bonds is returning to the Giants lineup tonight ... Part of me hopes he takes one swing and his knee crumbles like a cupcake.

Two years ago I was the one defending Bonds and his records, insisting he couldn't be on steroids because he hadn't suffered the same debilitating injuries Mark McGwire and other supposed 'juiced' players were suffering. Oh, how little I knew. ... Barry Bonds soon started complaining about his knee ailments, I soon learned that knees are among the first things to go in a player on steroids and then Barry's BALCO testimony was leaked.

... the only thing holding me back from completely detesting Barry is that trite argument that it takes great skill to hit a 90-mph fastball ...

Barry is Barry and he'll do what he wants. But Barry, in no way, shape, or form should be allowed to retake the field in pursuit of one of the most hallowed records in sports. I spent all winter and summer hoping he'd come to his senses, think about the integrity of the game, retire and leave the record alone. But again, Barry is Barry. He doesn't give a darn about what you and me think.

I'm only now, slowly, SLOW-LY beginning to regain some respect for Jason Giambi, only because he faced the adversity head on this summer, and as one story points out, has come back one swing at a time. But Barry will have to do exactly that and more for me to really cheer him again ...

For now, I'll just relish in the fall of Rafael Palmeiro and hope his saga can send a strong message.

Oh yeah, and there's this, although I'm not sure Nomar should be included on this list ...