I don't know if this story is true or not, but figured it would be of interest to everyone here.
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Phelps committed two crimes: Underage drinking and DUI. He deserves to get the same consequences as any other member of society in the same situation - no more and no less. That he is a "role model" is a consequence of society placing a strange added-value on athletes, most of whom have clay feet, and should not factor into sentencing. Hopefully, he will realize that, strange or not, some people do place a greater worth on his actions and "go the extra mile" to explain to same the potential consequences of what he did. He has always seemed like a class-act and I'd be willing to lay $ on the line that this is a one-shot screw-up where, fortunately, no one got hurt.
Phelps committed two crimes: Underage drinking and DUI. He deserves to get the same consequences as any other member of society in the same situation - no more and no less. That he is a "role model" is a consequence of society placing a strange added-value on athletes, most of whom have clay feet, and should not factor into sentencing. Hopefully, he will realize that, strange or not, some people do place a greater worth on his actions and "go the extra mile" to explain to same the potential consequences of what he did. He has always seemed like a class-act and I'd be willing to lay $ on the line that this is a one-shot screw-up where, fortunately, no one got hurt.
