Michael Phelps was suspended for three months from competiitive swimming as a result of a photograph showing Phelps smoking marijuana from a water pipe or "bong", although he will be able to compete in the upcoming world championships and plans to compete in the world championships after his three month suspension is over. Phelps has also lost his Wheaties endorsement and the Sheriff's office is investigating his toking. Is all this just? Phelps has repeatedly apologized for his illegal actions.
Well, Phelps got caught, he did something many 21 year old males would do in his position, but he did get caught. Wheaties has a public image to consider, a lot of families with children buy Wheaties. His three month suspension is rather token, it won't really hurt him at all. I think the Sheriff's office is going overboard, and I think the case will be difficult to prosecute, he is no longer in possession. I think we should forgive Phelps and go one, nobody's perfect, he merely got caught. What do you think? All opinons appreciated, and no, I don't like recreational use of drugs, and I do think what Phelps did was wrong, but I'm pro forgiveness. There are worse things in life that can be done, he isn't an axe murderer or something, let's put this in perspective. He's a young man, young guys make mistakes.
Well, Phelps got caught, he did something many 21 year old males would do in his position, but he did get caught. Wheaties has a public image to consider, a lot of families with children buy Wheaties. His three month suspension is rather token, it won't really hurt him at all. I think the Sheriff's office is going overboard, and I think the case will be difficult to prosecute, he is no longer in possession. I think we should forgive Phelps and go one, nobody's perfect, he merely got caught. What do you think? All opinons appreciated, and no, I don't like recreational use of drugs, and I do think what Phelps did was wrong, but I'm pro forgiveness. There are worse things in life that can be done, he isn't an axe murderer or something, let's put this in perspective. He's a young man, young guys make mistakes.