The PED Dilemma
The PED Dilemma From the dawn of time, humans have continually illustrated their competitive drives. Primitive hunts showcased strength in members while games such as chess revealed mental superiority. Desire for a competitive advantage dominates human nature. Along with this overwhelming desire comes the act of cheating. The present day, however, brings with it a heightened level of competition. Cheating is no longer copying off of another’s paper; it is becoming smarter through the use of ‘smart drugs.’ Instead of dismantling the other team’s equipment, the player instead injects himself/herself with steroids. A significant but unknown number of athletes use chemical substances to increase strength and stamina beyond what they can achieve
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“Harm is practically the universal reason for banning steroids and other performance enhancing drugs from sports, whether it’s harm to the sport’s integrity, physical harm to the athletes, harm to the children, etc.” (Lee, 2006). These drugs are used to cut corners and cheat. Many athletes use them so they do not have to train as hard or so they can improve their performance/body rapidly. This act destroys the integrity of sporting and it sends a negative message to the youths of the world. PEDs are also used by the average Joe and kids in school. While the drugs used by this group of individuals affects their mental capacity they can still harm the people around them. Many people would agree that a construction worker should not be on PEDs while wielding heavy equipment. The main reason not to legalize these drugs is the serious effects they have on the body and mind. PEDs can cause stroke, heart attack, nervousness, nausea, headaches and even death. Risking one’s life just to become a better competitor in sports or the workplace is not worth the risk if death is just around the corner. As the monetary and other rewards of elite competition have increased over the years so has the popularity of PEDs (Kenneth, 2006). Competing is not all fun and games anymore due to PED usage. Overall, PEDs are not safe to use and decimate the competitive society that the people live
“Harm is practically the universal reason for banning steroids and other performance enhancing drugs from sports, whether it’s harm to the sport’s integrity, physical harm to the athletes, harm to the children, etc.” (Lee, 2006). These drugs are used to cut corners and cheat. Many athletes use them so they do not have to train as hard or so they can improve their performance/body rapidly. This act destroys the integrity of sporting and it sends a negative message to the youths of the world. PEDs are also used by the average Joe and kids in school. While the drugs used by this group of individuals affects their mental capacity they can still harm the people around them. Many people would agree that a construction worker should not be on PEDs while wielding heavy equipment. The main reason not to legalize these drugs is the serious effects they have on the body and mind. PEDs can cause stroke, heart attack, nervousness, nausea, headaches and even death. Risking one’s life just to become a better competitor in sports or the workplace is not worth the risk if death is just around the corner. As the monetary and other rewards of elite competition have increased over the years so has the popularity of PEDs (Kenneth, 2006). Competing is not all fun and games anymore due to PED usage. Overall, PEDs are not safe to use and decimate the competitive society that the people live