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Originally Posted by parsixfarms
Why? It's like saying that because there may be crooked lawyers in Washington, then I have the right to steal from my clients here in Albany? I fail to see the connection. Either you have a moral conscience, or you don't.
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No, it's not like saying that at all. Perhaps it is to you, and that's fine, but if it was like saying that to me then I would have said that.
The bottom line is that you are not going to force or guide with an invisible hand -- Jess Jackson and preclude him from giving horses to Steve Asmussen. Those who feel he is a hypocrite will feel that way. He runs his business the way he wants to. I think people can still do that here in this country. Boycott his wines, don't bet on his horses, whatever we see fit, we should certainly do. But the breeders want him to buy their horses. The stallion managers want him to buy, the mare owners want him, everyone in this industry wants him -- and that's the economics that I see driving this sport and industry.
Give me unform medication rules, level playing field, zero tolerence, whatever, etc. -- and I'll pick trainers based upon absolute. Until then, I am picking trainers who fit my business model -- trainer who win races or who I think can win races, who I think are good horsemen and excellent trainers, and who fit within my criteria of moral conscience. Everyone listens to their own moral conscience.
Blame it all on the owners and let that be your solution and see how long before these problems get resolved.
Eric