What about Barry?

CP reports that Anthony Weiner, a US congressman from New York, has called on the FBI to drop its investigation of Roger Clemens for perjury. Weiner said:

“Roger Clemens has been shamed. I think the public record is replete with examples of how he did not likely tell the truth. What is the public benefit of continuing with an FBI investigation?”

And:

“The real incentive to clean up this mess is not a governmental one.”

I agree on all points. The case against Clemens is strong. If the allegations are true, his fervent proclamations of innocence will further embarrass and discredit him. The mighty fall hard, and the once giant-like Clemens seems bound for a crash. But does the use of performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports warrant an FBI investigation? My opinion is that it does not. Rather, the professional leagues should be responsible for setting and implementing their own drug policies.

But my concern here is that while Roger Clemens garners sympathy, Barry Bonds receives no compassion even as his own legal troubles continue unabated. If anyone has been needlessly and excessively harassed by the authorities in regards to doping, it is Bonds. So where are the Bonds supporters? His situation is essentially identical to Clemens, so if the case against the latter should be dropped, why not Barry’s? I call on Anthony Weiner and all other Clemens groupies to have a consistent sense of justice and treat all besieged athletes the same way.