Blog #5 - 2.23.09 Monday

1. I was kind of surprised and kind of blase to the video. I knew the consequences of the use of steroids, but I didn't know it was that severe. I learned since I was young that steroids have harmful effects and in the long run will definitely not be beneficial even if it helps the athlete's stamina and performance for that certain game. Weak arguments could result in the discussion of whether it is considered one things, like cheating, healthiness, and etc. I don't believe that steroids could be used responsibly. For most athletes, once starting on steroids it becomes an addiction because he or she sees his or her progress and performance arising and improving. The consequences are too risky and harmful that steroids should just not be used at all.

2. As I was saying to the response for question one, I believe steroids should just not be used at all. It causes harm, negative consequences in the long run, and negative side effects. Athletes don't need it, they want it. They should be content with the performance they give to their best ability because it is straight from their hard work and intensive training. Using steroids is like cheating for me. It just boosts up the athlete's performance and stamina resulting in better abilities, but it is not out of the athlete's own training and stamina, it is used out of drugs--steroids. There should not be any different standards for professional athletes and high school athletes. It should just not be used for all athletes in general. As one can see, I am not pro-steroids and my reactions to steroid use and steroid testing are negative.