Not a sports fan. But I got stuck sitting through those boring ass senate meetings today because NY_Tim AKA Timmy2times, (like so many of you) is for some reason enamored with how far a guy can hit a ball with a stick, I guess I just don't get it.
But regardless, I do have a few comments about the players using steroids to enhance their performance.
1) chemical enhancement of the human body is technology, it makes any physical competition more exciting. They allow race cars to have jacked up engines and nitrous...why not allow people to do the same to themselves???
2) I despise any laws or government intervention to protect us from ourselves. Like seatbelt laws...they are stupid. Who the fuck is the government to tell me I can't put myself in danger (as long as I'm not endangering others). It's big brother creating sheep that can't take care of themselves and rely on the government to protect them from themselves. One more level of control.
3) everyone is so worried about the players being "role models" and causing kids to emulate their behavior. Parents in this country need to get off their fucking asses, step up to the plate and "parent" their own goddamn kids. How about instilling morals and intelligence in your children yourself, allowing them to make the right decision themselves...but I guess it's easier to sit on your ass and let everyone else be responsible for their child's up-bringing. Raise your kids right and it won't matter what other people, video games, or fictional characters do, your children will make choices based on how you taught them regardless of what Sammy Sosa does. I have a little unpleasant news for you: If your kid OD's on drugs or commits a crime, then you suck as a parent and should take responsibility for not doing your fucking job!
It's stupid, and the government should butt out.
That's just my
