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Politicalboi

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26. I voted no, but

Reply to undeterred (Original post)

Sun Aug 26, 2012, 02:53 AM

Aug 2012

They shouldn't be tested for Marijuana, or if it's in their system, they should still be able to participate. If Michael Phelps tested positive for MJ, he should still be able to swim. Steroids are different.

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Should athletes be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs? [View all] undeterred Aug 2012 OP

If you're in an athletic contest, it's about the body's ability... Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #1

No.. tridim Aug 2012 #2

The Chinese would start them out as infants... DonRedwood Aug 2012 #3

Maybe we need two tracks. Like the distinction between amateur and professional. enough Aug 2012 #4

Enhanced vs nonEnhanced athletes undeterred Aug 2012 #7

They do that in professional bodybuilding. flvegan Aug 2012 #18

Only if it brings inner-enlightenment and peace. leveymg Aug 2012 #5

My dog was on steroids for his allergies undeterred Aug 2012 #8

Absolutely not Aerows Aug 2012 #6

That would make it more exciting! rfranklin Aug 2012 #9

I have no idea what drawing a foul is Aerows Aug 2012 #10

If you are worried about athletes destroying themselve to win just look at the NFL... rfranklin Aug 2012 #12

sure, it's their sport Johonny Aug 2012 #11

Is honesty something our society values? undeterred Aug 2012 #13

Sometimes. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #14

Fuck NO. madinmaryland Aug 2012 #15

Performance enhancing "drugs" should be broken down further. flvegan Aug 2012 #16

The "level playing field" is the one where everyone relies on their own inherent abilities. WillowTree Aug 2012 #17

Yes. Pro athletes should. MrSlayer Aug 2012 #19

Yup tama Aug 2012 #20

I'll change my vote to Yes on one condition: kentauros Aug 2012 #21

An environment where an athlete feels they have no other choice is a real problem. SmileyRose Aug 2012 #22

Time for me to tun in. I read "Should Atheists be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs?" Care Acutely Aug 2012 #23

Atheists should use PEDs as an alternative to prayer? undeterred Aug 2012 #27

No - if its not about fitness, what's the point? bhikkhu Aug 2012 #24

It's entertainment Skeptical George Aug 2012 #25

I voted no, but Politicalboi Aug 2012 #26