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So I'm waiting for some network or sports publication to conduct a poll comparing white vs black baseball fans on what they think about Clemens compared with what they think about Bonds. My suspicion is the numbers would run very close, and in fact I wouldn't be at all surprised if more white fans think Clemens is guilty than think Bonds is guilty. I also wouldn't be surprised if more black fans thought Clemens was innocent than white fans and then maybe we could put this whole racist rant to bed.
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"The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a sociological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C's interests, are entirely overlooked. I call C the Forgotten Man"
- William Graham Sumner
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