Bloom Is Off the Rose, but Many Say He Still Has a Place in the Hall

A large hurrah to Mike Downey on his article about Pete Rose and all the various people who never served a day in jail for their illegal activities. But he did not carry it far enough.

Let’s consider all of the officers and board members of the Savings & Loan who absconded with billions of dollars and issued worthless bonds to older people who lost their life savings. These people are still living the life of Riley all paid for by We the People.

I am not overlooking what Pete did, but he is paying his own way and gave millions of people thrills during his playing days. I think that most of us at some time place items on our income tax forms that were just a little shady and have gambled a little when we should not have. This problem should not keep Pete out of the Hall of Fame.

K.O. CRUSBERG

Monrovia