Clearly, Rose has been his own worst enemy. But that doesn't entitle anyone else to add to his misery and heap on the abuse. While he played baseball to win, he lost the political correctness and damage control game. Showing a little humility and contrition goes along way in mending fences. When Gray blind-sided Pete during his special moment, it was like Rodney King being kicked and pummeled when he was down.
Words are also powerful weapons.
Just as Karate experts register their hands, journalists must also acknowledge the sharpness of their instruments. Speaking or writing for a living also involves occupational hazards. While not always obvious, timing, tact, sensitivity and good judgment go with the territory. Whether Rose deserves his punishment from Major League Baseball is anyone's guess. Judging by the overwhelming public response, he didn't deserve further humiliation and embarrassment.