steroid abuse in sports

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Okie, I must admit that I am abit out of track these few days. Whenever I had an English blog assignment (that's for my stupid English class), I will end up blogging here. So today, I decided to just write my assignment here.. =_=||

Erm, Today's blog topic was about steroid use and abuse. (Sian!! I am more excited about when my Michael Owen will come back to play!) Oh yeah!! Newcastle won!!! lalalala!

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Today during English discussion, Andy brought up the problems of steroid abuse and possible solutions. I was thinking if it is really possible to get rid of steroid (or any other illegal drugs) in sports competitions. My answer is No. Simply because people have unlimited wants and desires. People will try any methods that can help to boost the competition results. With the advance in technology, undetectable steroids, or harmless steroids will be soon (if not already) available.

So my point is: since we cannot get rid of it completely, why not just make it legal? This is actually an Economics concept that when the competition in one market is not fair, the best way is to divide the market. Maybe it is a good idea to divide any sports competition to two categories: the non-drug one and the drug-aided one. We acknowledge that steroid and other drugs are a form of "aid" that athletes use. In the non-drug category, the sportsmanship like pushing human limits are emphasized; and in the drug-aided category, the limit of science and technology is tested and competed. By doing so, we allow the athletes to make their own choice-- and both choices are respectable.

I think this is definitely a feasible solution to the drug abuse in sports than urine test or even blood test-- a new set of tests might lose its ability to detect the drugs within one month, or even shorter. The problem with my suggestion is that it i snot morally justifiable. Even though some of the people (including me) believe it is reasonable at least it ensured fairness of the competition, and conveyed the idea that "You are free to make choice, but you are also responsible for your choice."

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Aiya, I think I perfer blogging here than using the stupid MBlog.. Well, I am still in damn good mood today!! Firstly cos I was sitting with Lalalalahm in both EECS and Linear algebra lecture today. And our EECS professor announced that she wanted us to fix our seats and form a project group of 2! Haha, so I am in the same group as Lalalalahm and I can sit with him for the rest of the semester!!! So excited.. Now I just cannot see Lalalalahm on Thurs (cos that day got no EECS or Math..)

Oh yea, I swear I wont post any more entries today.. Hee Hee~~

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posted by panda xuan @ 6:54 PM