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Nemo · #61 (**permalink**) 01-12-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LA Dre

It still just bothers me why people have to go to jail for lying about using something that is technically not illegal, but maybe banned.

Yeah it is cheating in trying get an advantage, but there must be something contractually written that indicates that if you cheat, then you are fired or fined (give moneys, trophys back etc.) But going to the pokey when folks are out there killing people and living free???

No one wants to admit that they cheated, but if the goverment gets involved in the questioning, then you better spill the beans (Mr. Clemens) or you are going to jail

I've always believed that prison is for violent criminals who need deserved rehibilitation. Those who are non-violent and just commit white collar crime should be forced to pay restitution. Too many of these criminals just don't have to pay back their targets........

webz · #62 (**permalink**) 01-12-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemo

I've always believed that prison is for violent criminals who need deserved rehibilitation. Those who are non-violent and just commit white collar crime should be forced to pay restitution. Too many of these criminals just don't have to pay back their targets........

Thats true and I agree, but one must also realise that this is 'professional' sport. That means it is a job, therefore there should be no real difference between a corporation boss committing fraud and going to jail and a sportsperson committing fraud by cheating IMO.

TheeTFD · #63 (**permalink**) 01-12-2008, 01:20 PM

With Marion it was mostly the check fraud left over.
The powers that be aren't done with Lemon, Pettite and the rest. Don't stay tuned it will find you.

CHS Ace 12 · #64 (**permalink**) 01-12-2008, 10:56 PM

it's reasonable i was expecting more though