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Do you respect Barry Bonds' breaking of Major League Baseball's home run record?

Results so far:

Yes
48% 151 votes Total: 313 votes
No
52% 162 votes
  • 1 of 17

    by Kenneth Hofmann

    When a record stands for thirty three years before that record is broken then I say that accomplishment is definitely worth while. Many people disliked Hank Arron as well when ...read more

  • 2 of 17

    by Jeffery Chandler

    Yes, I definitely respect Barry Bonds home run record. There are several reasons for my respect of his home run record. First of all, I respect the record because it takes talen...read more

  • 3 of 17

    by Nick Vandel

    Barry Bonds hit more than 755 major league home runs, more than any other major league baseball player in history. Nobody can take that away from him. It's done. Numbers don't ...read more

  • 4 of 17

    by Gregory Skidmore

    People forget what sorry shape baseball was in not so long ago. It was a slow dull sports forum dominated by pitching and plagued by a bunch of high paid whiners with a strong ...read more

  • 5 of 17

    by Ethen Kim Lieser

    Despite all the allegations of taking performance-enhancing drugs, Barry Bonds' achievement still should be applauded. Critics of the Giants outfielder need to understand that h...read more

  • 6 of 17

    by Brian Williams

    In the summer of August,2007, Barry Lamaar Bonds stepped into history once again and broke Hank Aaron's long time home run record. If you were to ask me, do I respect Barry Bon...read more

  • 7 of 17

    by Michelle Ward

    Yes I do respect that Barry Bonds broke the home run record. For all of those out there that don't respect it, think about this. If Hank Aaron himself has the decency to acknow...read more

  • 8 of 17

    by Charlets

    Of course! I respect Barry Bond's record for his home run. He worked hard for it and if he made a mistake in the past,well we all do.Respect is always intact even if you screwed...read more

  • 9 of 17

    by Todd Pheifer

    The Major League Baseball home run record is one of the more hallowed records in professional sports. To break this record took dedication, skill, longevity, and perseverance. ...read more

  • 10 of 17

    by Kory Ross

    Do I respect Barry Bonds? Yes I do. I have no reason not to. The man has just broke the most hallowed record in sports, and will probably go out on top. He has won many M.V.P. a...read more

  • 11 of 17

    by Travis Joel

    I would have respected Barry Bonds even without the home-run record. Barry Bonds has been the victim, or scapegoat, of MLB's past policy of overlooking steroid use. The thing ...read more

  • 12 of 17

    by Steven Gadberry

    I played Baseball as a child. I love the game, but I no longer follow any certain team, of player throughout their careers. There are just too many games in a season, and truthf...read more

  • 13 of 17

    by James Lage

    Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Wait-this is a sports question. The only people who should be criticizing Barry Bonds' record are the people who can stare dow...read more

  • 14 of 17

    by Lamar Stapleton

    And the winner is...Steroids! Barry Bonds broke the most coveted record in sports Tuesday and unless you've been completely engrossed in Grey's Anatomy reruns, you probably beli...read more

  • 15 of 17

    by TheFan

    Well today August 7, 2007 San Francisco's fan was greeted to a game. It started off with three homeruns created crowd pleasing excitement in the first inning. Then around 9:00 p...read more

  • 16 of 17

    by Cretia Ussery

    I do respect Barry Bonds record. It takes more than strength to hit a home-run. Not every strong players is a home-run hitter. I think that Barry is a great baseball regardless ...read more

  • 17 of 17

    by T.C Leonard

    Barry Bonds has never been a media or fan favorite-outside of Pittsburgh or San Franciso. He is arrogant, haughty, and basically a jerk, but the fact remains that he has never ...read more

  • 1 of 14

    by John Krutz

    Why does Barry Bonds deserve my respect? Simply put, he doesn't. Yes he is in the history books for hitting the most home runs all-time, but did he do it with class or without c...read more

  • 2 of 14

    by Jim Hyatt

    While I believe Barry Bonds exhibited amazing strength and skill during his recent pursuit of Major League Baseball's career home run record, I don't believe it warrants the sam...read more

  • 3 of 14

    by Mark Burnett

    I first off do NOT respect Barry Bonds, let alone his breaking the home run record. For the record, let me say that I used to follow Barry when he was playing for the Pirates. B...read more

  • 4 of 14

    by Bruce Bostwick

    This is obviously one of the hardest questions. Some debates are easier than others but this one really makes you think. Should Bonds' record be respected since he has surpass...read more

  • 5 of 14

    by Cory Cline

    Respect is something that must be earned, and while Barry Bonds may have fooled some of the media and a few fans who jumped on the bandwagon, he has not fooled me. He broke a re...read more

  • 6 of 14

    by Philip Finlaw

    I respect Barry Bonds ability to hit a baseball. I do not respect the man. The jury is still out at least in the BALCO investigation, not the court of public opinion on ...read more

  • 7 of 14

    by Travis Deal

    To say that Barry Bonds deserves respect for breaking the home run record is like saying that Babe Ruth was "pretty good". How can I possibly have respect for Barry Bonds when h...read more

  • 8 of 14

    by Luke Rasmussen

    I understand that records are made to be broken. History can be changed. But, three times, in the last ten years? Whether you believe Mark McGwire doped or not; he broke Mari...read more

  • 9 of 14

    by William Elwell

    What,respect someone who puts steroids into his body enhance his performance?to get his name on top of the home run list when he doesn't deserve it.even though there won't be an...read more

  • 10 of 14

    by TheTruth

    Respect is a very meaningful word to most Americans and in order for someone to respect you, you must first earn it. This is something that Barry Bonds continues to fail to do. ...read more

  • 11 of 14

    by Matthew Soo

    Hell NO; I don't respect Bonds "accomplishment" at all. If I was asked the following question here is how I would answer it: Question: Which one of the following is most l...read more

  • 12 of 14

    by Bill Whitney

    First of all let me start by saying that I think Barry Bonds is a great athlete and a great hitter. It doesn't matter how strong you are, whether it be naturally like Henry Aar...read more

  • 13 of 14

    by Christy Lewis

    While all American's enjoy the freedoms that are given to us, I believe that some things need to be earned. Respect, in my opinion, is one of these things. Barry Bonds is a trem...read more

  • 14 of 14

    by Chris Sabine

    There are many things I can name that I respect about Barry Bonds. He was a great fielder, a great hitter, good base swiper, all around great athlete. There is no denying the ...read more

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