Not again ....

[ELA]

Originally Posted by Danzig

all major sports have a national governing body. racing does not. and that's a big part of the problem. we have a crazy quilt of states with their own rules and regs for racing. there should be national standards in place, and rules with real teeth in them for those who don't play by them.

Agreed. Without question. However, don't be surprised -- if it happens -- if all lines drawn don't end with the owner. I think a national governing body must, as you said, have the real bite behind the bark.

Standardbred racing doesn't have that either. But years ago, there was no reciprocity. Today there is. The reasons there is no national governing body are many, and complex, but hopefully that will change.

But I think there is also a thought process that must be looked at. I've asked it before -- is MLB going to hold Steinbrenner responsible for one or more of his players taking steroids? Is major league baseball going to look at his role if any, his involvement if any, his knowledge of the situation if any, and so on. Employer/employee relationship, and many more different elements of course.

Eric