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Pros and cons of steroid use
"The introduction of performance-enhancing drugs has threatened both the integrity of the Olympic Games,
and professional sports in general. The ethical argument maintains that competition should be honorable, and that the taking of steroids is both cheating and a contradiction to the meaning of sport. However, the ethical argument based on the concept of fair play is unpersuasive to the individual who is motivated to win at any physical cost. Further, the enormous potential monetary benefits and celebrity status associated with winning an Olympic medal or
playing at the professional level outweigh any ethical questions. To other athletes, it is not even an ethical question; it is a simple matter of survival. Since the competition is using steroids, so must they in order to remain competitive" (Thurston).
and professional sports in general. The ethical argument maintains that competition should be honorable, and that the taking of steroids is both cheating and a contradiction to the meaning of sport. However, the ethical argument based on the concept of fair play is unpersuasive to the individual who is motivated to win at any physical cost. Further, the enormous potential monetary benefits and celebrity status associated with winning an Olympic medal or
playing at the professional level outweigh any ethical questions. To other athletes, it is not even an ethical question; it is a simple matter of survival. Since the competition is using steroids, so must they in order to remain competitive" (Thurston).
PROS of steroids in sports-Increased physical abilities
-Less muscle fatigue -Can make you bigger, faster and stronger than average natural professional athlete -Un human athletic ability |
cons of steroids in sports-Can have long term damage on the athletes body
-Failing drug tests -Risk of being caught -Health risks -Expensive for low income athletes |
Steroids should be legal for professional athletes
In my opinion, I believe steroid use should be legal for professional athletes because:
1. They are going to be used by pro athletes anyway.
2. Legalizing them would allow steroid use to become safer because it would be administered by a licensed physician and regulated by the FDA.
3. Steroids enhance performance and allows a level playing field for everyone.
1. They are going to be used by pro athletes anyway.
2. Legalizing them would allow steroid use to become safer because it would be administered by a licensed physician and regulated by the FDA.
3. Steroids enhance performance and allows a level playing field for everyone.
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