Proponents to using performance enhancing drugs argue that the decision regarding whether to use them should be left up to the individual athlete. These people may argue that elite athletes do not achieve greatness based on natural talent alone and that steroids are like any other artificial aid, such as
sleeping in low-oxygen tents, fiberglass pole-vaulting poles. Others who agree with this say that these drugs are just like the drug of caffeine used by millions everyday to better help them perform during their day and at their work.
John Whetton, a biology professor and a former Olympic runner, is one of many who believe that users of these drugs are violating the ideals of sportsmanship. "Using chemicals to do what your body isn‘t capable of doing is cheating, but it is a form of cheating that is hidden and therefore it is a nasty form of cheating." Using such drugs gives athletes an unfair advantage over those who choose not to use performance enhancers.This creates negative pressure on athletes to use these drugs if they want to be competitive. Other people who agree with this idea say athletes have a choice between competing at a world-class level and taking drugs, or competing at a much lower level and staying clean.
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Very interesting post Tom! I never knew that there were people out there who supported the use of steroids in sports. I personally think that it should not be allowed. I don't think that athletes should be allowed to harm their bodies in order to perform better in a game. Keep up the good posts!
ReplyDeleteSteroids in sports is cheating. I think the games are just unfair when players decide to do steroids. It hurts the integrity of the games and it should be put to an end.
ReplyDeleteI personally think that any athlete that has to use steroids or drugs to enhance their performance, are just pathetic and not true athletes at all. The real athletes are the ones that accel in their sport from practicing and training. Great post and a very interseting topic.
ReplyDeletei think that people who do use is a cheater. good work on the blog
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