Destroyed
1. The article by Peter F. Martin, titled Destroyed, is about the wide use of steroids in the current sports world today. Martin discusses the fans and media's perspective. He also mentions his own experience with sports as a kid. Martin also suggests how the victim(s) may be the athletes themselves.
2. Drugs that enhance athletes during competition threaten the authenticity of sports. Our knowledge of past sports greats and history, that were defined by natural talent and strength is becoming less pure. Unfortunately the athletes may be suffering more than the fans. The cost of these illicit drugs are taking a toll on the bodies of these competitors. The viewers of these sports stars see dishonesty, although we may want to consider the athletes risks to themselves.
3. Paragraph 6 struck me; where Martin asks "But why is it against the rules in the first place?" Martin is questioning what cheating is. At this point I was reminded of my own college days of competition in Women's Track and Field. There was a small group of athletes that may have been receiving more than just "vitamin B" injections. I knew in my heart, that I would never go that route. Winning was important to me, but not at that price. I had to accept that I may never win against these athletes. I focused on doing my best and took pride in out running or out throwing my fellow competitors who I knew were also taking the "natural" approach. In fact, I still feel today, that there should be a Natural, drug free, Olympics and a "Cheaters" Games. Is that realistic? I'm not sure. I haven't stayed up on the drug testing scene. I do admit that I have lost a great deal of respect for those who get caught and wonder how they feel about themselves.
I responded to comments on my blog, made by Megan:
My response to Megan.
I made comments on these blogs:
Leonard Hitz
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