Michael Phelps and a bong? Is there any truth to this?

I really feel bad for the guy. It has got to get old living your life under a microscope. For his own sake, I hope there is a consequence to this that will lead to him making changes in his lifestyle. The embarrassment from the DUI didn't do it. The last thing that I would want to see is for Michael to end up like Len Bias. I don't feel bad for him at all. He is getting paid $20M + to be a public figure and role model. For that kind of money he ought to be able to avoid a stupid college party. Cell phone cameras are everywhere so he cannot expect anyone to be any more kind to him in public than they are to any other celebrity. Yes he made a mistake - which we all do. They cost more for people like him - as it should. If he doesn't like the microscope then he should change course. Since he apparently hasn't broken any USA-S or FINA rules, and hasn't failed an in-competition drug test he doesn't deserve any swimming related sanctions.

I really feel bad for the guy. It has got to get old living your life under a microscope. For his own sake, I hope there is a consequence to this that will lead to him making changes in his lifestyle. The embarrassment from the DUI didn't do it. The last thing that I would want to see is for Michael to end up like Len Bias. I don't feel bad for him at all. He is getting paid $20M + to be a public figure and role model. For that kind of money he ought to be able to avoid a stupid college party. Cell phone cameras are everywhere so he cannot expect anyone to be any more kind to him in public than they are to any other celebrity. Yes he made a mistake - which we all do. They cost more for people like him - as it should. If he doesn't like the microscope then he should change course. Since he apparently hasn't broken any USA-S or FINA rules, and hasn't failed an in-competition drug test he doesn't deserve any swimming related sanctions.