It is no longer about Pete Rose. It is about the people and forces that control the Hall of Fame.
Political Correctness " Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
Is there a list of conditions for admission into the Hall of Fame?
From the Baseball Hall of Fame:
"Voting shall be based upon the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contributions to the team(s) on which the player played."
Wouldn't you say that Rose, even if eligible, strikes out completely in the integrity and character department? He broke baseball's cardinal rule. He's lied repeatedly and continues to lie about his involvement in betting. He admits to using PEDs during his playing days, although we're only talking about Greenies.