Originally Posted by TEX:
Sure, but it's not legal yet and athletes know the rules going in. I will never understand why they just can't stay clear rather than risk blowing their chance. Outdated law or not, it's still the law and the responsibility is on the athlete not to break the law.
Even athletes that train for years aren't perfectly rational creatures and neither are the damn committees suspending athletes for weed. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX:
Sure, but it's not legal yet and athletes know the rules going in. I will never understand why they just can't stay clear rather than risk blowing their chance. Outdated law or not, it's still the law and the responsibility is on the athlete not to break the law.
They aren’t breaking the law in the states that have opened the door to the 21st century. I think we should be asking why some of these states are still being run by people old and dumb enough to still believe the propaganda from Reefer Madness. [Reply]
Originally Posted by POND_OF_RED:
They aren’t breaking the law in the states that have opened the door to the 21st century. I think we should be asking why some of these states are still being run by people old and dumb enough to still believe the propaganda from Reefer Madness.
Again it doesn't matter what you or I think. The fact is there are rules. The athletes know them. If they break them, there are consequences. Simple stuff. :-)
Perhaps one day it wont matter, because it will all be legal, but it does today. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chief Pagan:
Even athletes that train for years aren't perfectly rational creatures and neither are the damn committees suspending athletes for weed.
Originally Posted by Chief Pagan:
Even athletes that train for years aren't perfectly rational creatures and neither are the damn committees suspending athletes for weed.
I saw a meme yesterday that seems appropriate here on this topic. Can’t compete in the Olympics for weed in your system.
But a man takes hormone changing drugs to compete in a women’s event: is ok.
But I digress; congrats to Tyreek. Hope you got a good one who loves you for you and not just a good digger looking for a payday. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX:
Again it doesn't matter what you or I think. The fact is there are rules. The athletes know them. If they break them, there are consequences. Simple stuff. :-)
Perhaps one day it wont matter, because it will all be legal, but it does today.
So just to clarify, you’re talking about the Olympic “laws” right? It almost seemed like you were trying to insinuate that weed is still actually illegal, so that’s why I was pointing out that it’s not in most states that have jumped into this century. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TEX:
Again it doesn't matter what you or I think. The fact is there are rules. The athletes know them. If they break them, there are consequences. Simple stuff. :-)
Perhaps one day it wont matter, because it will all be legal, but it does today.
Originally Posted by TEX:
True. But again, rules are rules...
Seems like the only one not complaining is her. She's taking it like a champ. Am impressed and have no doubt she feels like utter shit for letting herself, her fans, and her team down. Pulling her from the relay is suspect but I haven't read up on the reasoning. Relays are a pretty sycronized thing so maybe it's a flow issue after the absense. [Reply]
Originally Posted by POND_OF_RED:
They aren’t breaking the law in the states that have opened the door to the 21st century. I think we should be asking why some of these states are still being run by people old and dumb enough to still believe the propaganda from Reefer Madness.
Even when legal it will probably be outlawed for most sports .
It is a performance enhancing drug for some people.
People take it to get over pain and allow you to compete and recovery more quickly. Hell it does wonders for cancer patients.
It is not just about getting high.
If allowed everyone not on it would be a competitive disadvantage depending on the sport [Reply]
