1.  What conclusion did George Mitchell make at the end of his investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs in major league baseball?

2.  Who is Bud Selig?

3.  What caused Mr. Selig to order an investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs in major league baseball?

4.  What did Mr. Mitchell suggest that the baseball league do in response to his findings?

5.  How did Mr. Selig respond to Mr. Mitchell's suggestions?

6.  Where did Mr. Mitchell get much of the information on players' use of performance-enhancing drugs?

7.  How did Roger Clemens' attorney respond to the allegations against Mr. Clemens?

8.  a) What is major league baseball's current drug policy? 
b)  When was this policy instituted?

9.  a) When did most of the reported drug activity take place?
b)  Do you think that this should excuse players from punishment?  Explain your answer.

10. a) Do you agree with Mr. Mitchell's recommendations in para. 17-18? Explain your answer.
b)  How does the knowledge that many players took performance enhancing drugs affect your admiration of them or your love of the game?  Or, if you have a different favorite sport, would this type of scandal concern you?  Explain your answers. 

11.  Barry Bonds' record breaking ball for home-runs sold in September for $752,467.  With the report concluding that Bonds took performance-enhancing drugs, do you think the ball should be worth more, less, or nothing?  Explain your answer.