>I agree 110% on the role models aspect, but I am talking about pressure in lower level athletics when these kids "see" what cretins like Bonds and Giambi are doing with these drugs. They start thinking they may have to go this route just to compete at the next level because others are gaining (an unfair) advantage by doing this. We saw this with the first generation of steroids especially at the collegiate level. Tony Mandarich?

At least Giambi is honest, which does not excuse what he did but at least he spoke up and told the truth.

As for Bond’s, he is either ignorant or a liar. Then again Bond's could be both! Perhaps Bond's cannot tell the difference! :)