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

To inject a serious thought: in this discussion, terms like 'role models' and 'hero' have been used variously. While I am a total swimming fan and naturally wowed by Phelp's feats, along with the attendant dedication necessary to achieve them, I think it would be much healthier to choose our heroes, not automatically from celebrity/sports figures but from within those ranks of people who transcend fear, danger, disease etc., to either save lives or achieve great social good. They are out there. How bout Captain Sully Sullenberger and his crew for example? Some say he and his crew were just doing thier jobs and hence they aren't really heroes....but I (and many others I am sure) would say that his actions were most definitely of the heroic variety....but who the heck am I anyway! ....But back to Phelps so that I don't get accused of thread hijacking or anything.....Hmmm....not much left to say about that really.....I think he will compete in the 2012 Olympics and that his comments to the Baltimore newspaper were just typical venting remarks.....And remember folks....No matter what time it is, its always 4:20 somewhere in the world!

To inject a serious thought: in this discussion, terms like 'role models' and 'hero' have been used variously. While I am a total swimming fan and naturally wowed by Phelp's feats, along with the attendant dedication necessary to achieve them, I think it would be much healthier to choose our heroes, not automatically from celebrity/sports figures but from within those ranks of people who transcend fear, danger, disease etc., to either save lives or achieve great social good. They are out there. How bout Captain Sully Sullenberger and his crew for example? Some say he and his crew were just doing thier jobs and hence they aren't really heroes....but I (and many others I am sure) would say that his actions were most definitely of the heroic variety....but who the heck am I anyway! ....But back to Phelps so that I don't get accused of thread hijacking or anything.....Hmmm....not much left to say about that really.....I think he will compete in the 2012 Olympics and that his comments to the Baltimore newspaper were just typical venting remarks.....And remember folks....No matter what time it is, its always 4:20 somewhere in the world!