I’ll play devil’s advocate. Rose and Jackson belong in because their roles as villains serve so many purposes. They allow for others of questionable morals and ethics to finger wag. They are responsible for some of the best stories in the history of the game. They are modern day Shakespearean tragic figures and their fall is a direct reflection on the times they lived in. The hall itself has little moral authority to deny the greatness of these two men based on their transgressions. Let them in and clearly state what they have accomplished, good and bad. Then please do the same for everyone else.
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