Hard at Work

Yesterday and today the all the news sources were buzzing over Roger Clemens testimony before congress. CNBC even had a link on their website to view the live coverage. I'm not sure how that affects the financial markets but I know we love our sports. We admire, respect and unfortunately sometimes idolize these athletes. We want to know if the games they win, the records they break, the trophies and rings they collect, are somehow tarnished by their willingness to break the rules. Someone should get to the bottom of situations like this.

But congress?

There were 90 players named in the Mitchell report. What about them? What about players like Jack Cust?

Who, you might ask?

Exactly.

Google 'players named in the Mitchell report' and pick a site. You will find the entire list. Scroll through and unless you're a die hard fan of 'America's game' you're going to find a long list of names you've never, or rarely heard of. Some of them are only accused of using while they were in the minor leagues.

So what if it had been Jack Cust, instead of Clemens, who jumps up and says "I never did that! This report is false! I'm innocent!"

Would you care?

No, you wouldn't. Moreover, congress wouldn't and the media wouldn't. We wouldn't have gotten a live feed of Jack Cust testifying before congress because it wouldn't have existed.

So why is there a Mitchell report in the first place? I don't know but no doubt some of our elected officials left the hearings yesterday congratulating each other on a good day at the office. I mean they did help shed light on a serious subject, didn't they? Plus, they got some good TV time. That could come in handy at the next election.

I'm sure today they moved on to the somewhat less important issues like the looming recession, the war in Iraq, homeland security, record home foreclosures, etc.

On a happier note it is Valentine's Day. Everyday you should do something nice for your valentine. Use today as an opportunity to do something extra nice.

Happy Valentine's Day Shanna. I love you more than you know.

And Happy Valentine's Day Anniversary to Pat and Harold. 22 years and going strong.