tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post7525313558114554819..comments2024-01-10T07:00:57.766-05:00Comments on It is about the money, stupid: Foundation shenanigansJason @ IIATMShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11675184282951841175noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-55732057678961724592009-03-07T17:52:00.000-05:002009-03-07T17:52:00.000-05:00It's easy to brag about spending $$ educating teen...It's easy to brag about spending $$ educating teens about steroid use. I notice that they haven't bragged about their program actually working. It must be nice to get funding without having to show that you've produced any results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-6714177896806307522009-03-06T12:34:00.000-05:002009-03-06T12:34:00.000-05:00With as much influence as Mr.Hooton has in the ant...With as much influence as Mr.Hooton has in the anti-steroid world, I am wondering if he's going to actually do something about Brian Clapp, or if he's just going to ignore the fact that he was made to look like a fool by him. <BR/><BR/>Clapp is apparently operating his business under the government radar right now, and Hooton could really shed some unwanted light on him, if he chooses to (instead of just having his lawyers run PR campaigns on the internet for him).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-16897790596154795812009-03-06T10:01:00.000-05:002009-03-06T10:01:00.000-05:00I was told in an email for Mr. Hooton that the THF...I was told in an email for Mr. Hooton that the THF would send me the relevant materials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-77117701961261649002009-03-05T21:29:00.000-05:002009-03-05T21:29:00.000-05:00Perhaps before they brag about how much money they...Perhaps before they brag about how much money they used to educate kids about steroids, The Taylor Hooton Foundation ought to use some of it to educate themselves - before they get caught looking foolish again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-54171788494226300822009-03-05T17:08:00.000-05:002009-03-05T17:08:00.000-05:00I experienced a similar reaction when I asked for ...I experienced a similar reaction when I asked for the THF 990's. I was interested in them from an academic and sports viewpoint to see the effect of the March 2005 hearings on the organization's fundraising.<BR/><BR/>I am very concerned that I was effectively told that I would not be provided the information as they were unsure what I would do with publicly filed tax documents that have to be disclosed to the IRS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-12777104099020611012009-03-05T16:02:00.000-05:002009-03-05T16:02:00.000-05:00If you want a local group to do anti-drug programs...If you want a local group to do anti-drug programs, In the past I was involved with Winning Beyond Winning, a Long Island based group that has been doung lifeskills programs for 11 years. Rusty Torres is active, as is Ryne Duren.<BR/><BR/>http://www.winningbeyondwinning.org/services.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-71155354169621185562009-03-05T15:28:00.000-05:002009-03-05T15:28:00.000-05:00Good points, Millard. Care to guest-write a posti...Good points, Millard. <BR/><BR/>Care to guest-write a posting on the subject here? <BR/><BR/>Email me.Jason @ IIATMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675184282951841175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-72371940095278466232009-03-05T15:25:00.000-05:002009-03-05T15:25:00.000-05:00I think it's worth highlighting the amount of mone...I think it's worth highlighting the amount of money that the federal government spends on congressional steroid hearings and steroid investigations that serve as nothing more than an opportunity for political grandstanding. The BALCO investigation that is pursuing Barry Bonds has a running tab of over $55 million; now that the trial is delayed, several additional million will likely be spent in an attempt to convict Bonds. (The saddest part is that it is a forgone conclusion, based on sentencing of other defendants, that a Bonds conviction will only result in probation and/or house arrest.) Steroid testing in Texas alone is costing taxpayers $12 million.<BR/><BR/>The government could conceivably make a different if these resources were devoted to effective steroid education programs. <BR/><BR/>So, when the Taylor Hooton Foundation spends more than 10x as much on steroid education, per their attorney as the feds, the U.S. government should be embarrassed because. Not only are they outspent by the small THF, they also spend more on steroid law enforcement and steroid witch-hunts than steroid education by a factor in the 100s!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-26786926877476684062009-03-05T15:15:00.000-05:002009-03-05T15:15:00.000-05:00Jason,Thanks for following up and addressing my co...Jason,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for following up and addressing my concerns!<BR/><BR/>MillardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-8885798672905427832009-03-05T14:59:00.000-05:002009-03-05T14:59:00.000-05:00Thanks Bob. Glad to have you here.Was re-reading ...Thanks Bob. Glad to have you here.<BR/><BR/>Was re-reading Mr. Baker's comments and I wanted to remind him (and anyone else reading): any characterizations of Don Hooton or anyone else come from the article written by Mr. Roberts.<BR/><BR/>As I also mentioned, I fully disclaimed: "I can neither confirm nor deny his claims here, but I have posted them since it't the first time I am hearing them"Jason @ IIATMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675184282951841175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-33183225652973201422009-03-05T14:45:00.000-05:002009-03-05T14:45:00.000-05:00The anonymous post was mine. As a former player I ...The anonymous post was mine. As a former player I am interested in full disclousre and apologize for the error.<BR/><BR/>Full financial disclousre also is good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-58998985897328314112009-03-05T13:54:00.000-05:002009-03-05T13:54:00.000-05:00Millard: You posted this just before I gave my lat...Millard: You posted this just before I gave my latest update. Make no mistake, my goal was not to cast Don in a bad light. The info Mr. Roberts provided me was surprising and with his permission, I shared it.<BR/><BR/>I have spoke with Don's rep's to get his side of the story and that's been posted. <BR/><BR/>I remain totally supportive of all anti-steroid efforts. <BR/><BR/>Please consider this an invite to share your thoughts on steroid usage in baseball on the blog here. I'd love to get your perspectives.Jason @ IIATMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675184282951841175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-86815445865074668252009-03-05T13:48:00.000-05:002009-03-05T13:48:00.000-05:00Jason,I think you underestimate Mr. Hooton. The dr...Jason,<BR/><BR/>I think you underestimate Mr. Hooton. The driving goal behind the Taylor Hooton Foundation is to prevent kids from using anabolic steroids. <BR/><BR/>This is an objective that receives widespread support. This is no less true among non-medical users of anabolic steroids and steroid law reformers. Anabolic steroid user among teens is consistently condemned on websites that publish steroid information by publishers and visitors alike.<BR/><BR/>I think Mr. Hooton should be applauded for putting aside his differences and establishing a dialogue with publishers of "steroid websites" for the sake of preventing steroid use among teens.<BR/><BR/>Your characterizations of Mr. Hooton are off the mark. Criticisms of Mr. Hooton for trying to spread the objectives of the Taylor Hooton Foundation on steroid-related websites are unfair. Steroid information websites have significant traffic on the internet; working with them to develop a responsible approach to the prevention of teen steroid use is a good thing.<BR/><BR/>I encourage you to contact Don Hooton, Michael Scally, MD, myself, or any other primary source cited in your article for a balanced perspective on these issues rather than relying on the opinions of Anthony Roberts. I have spoken with Mr. Roberts on these issues and have noted my disagreements with his perspective.<BR/><BR/>For the record, I am a freelance writer that writes for various third-party websites including Steroid.com. <BR/><BR/>I am also the founder and publisher of MESO-Rx at www.mesomorphosis.com<BR/><BR/>Best regards,<BR/><BR/>Millard BakerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9106257093107729484.post-3634402363831163932009-03-05T13:44:00.000-05:002009-03-05T13:44:00.000-05:00I'd like to see the federal tax forms called 990's...I'd like to see the federal tax forms called 990's for the foundation to see how much money they raised off of the 2005 hearings. I cannot find anything after 2005 - is that normal?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com