I remember years ago when Angel Martino couldn't go to the 1988 olympics? Now, a swimmer name Vencill has been accused of taking steriods who was going to the Pan-American games.Americans always point to the East German system in the 1970's and 1980's and the Chinese in the 1990's. So, do some of you think its more widespread in the US than has been previous thought?
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I have a vehement and deep disgust for drug cheaters. I believe when caught, a life time ban from competition is in order. I also believe that every person has the right to due process. Innocent until proven guilty! Once proven guilty, the end!
Individual athletes using illegal drugs to improve their times and strength are fundamentally different then past state run programs such as East Germany and China. I believe any nation caught sponsoring state run drug programs should be lifetime banned from competition.
Although I do not have hard evidence to prove this thought process, I believe the vast majority of United States athletes do not use performance enhancing drugs to improve their strength and times. The climate for this type behavior in the United States is not conducive to illegal drug use in sports. Does it exist? Of course it exists, but the risk and shame of being caught does not outweigh the possible gains. Thus, the possibility of becoming a pariah when caught, serves as a serious deterrent for illegal drug use in our country.
I have a vehement and deep disgust for drug cheaters. I believe when caught, a life time ban from competition is in order. I also believe that every person has the right to due process. Innocent until proven guilty! Once proven guilty, the end!
Individual athletes using illegal drugs to improve their times and strength are fundamentally different then past state run programs such as East Germany and China. I believe any nation caught sponsoring state run drug programs should be lifetime banned from competition.
Although I do not have hard evidence to prove this thought process, I believe the vast majority of United States athletes do not use performance enhancing drugs to improve their strength and times. The climate for this type behavior in the United States is not conducive to illegal drug use in sports. Does it exist? Of course it exists, but the risk and shame of being caught does not outweigh the possible gains. Thus, the possibility of becoming a pariah when caught, serves as a serious deterrent for illegal drug use in our country.
