re: If Pete Rose Only Bet On His Own Team

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So why would anyone care if Pete Rose bet on his own team? Serious question. Is a "slippery slope" argument all that's gonna be offered up here?

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I wouldn't personally consider it a "slippery slope." He bet on baseball, and lied about it for 20 years. He finally fessed up to betting, but lied about only doing it while managing for another 10 years. He's created a clearly defined appearance of impropriety. Sure, he could be given the benefit of the doubt that he never bet against the Reds or did anything to try to influence the outcomes of games(outside of the norm). But he doesn't deserve that benefit.