Michael Phelps Should be Banned from US Swim Team

Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/06/2009 - 00:21.

­Michael Phelps Should be Banned for 5 Years

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Yet another story of a great sports start abusing his name and fame.  Michael Phelps has won 14 career Olympic gold medals, the most by any Olympian. By the end of 2008, he held seven world records in swimming. This week he was shown smoking marijuana by the media worldwide.  He has been suspended by the US Olympics team.  While lot of Americans and corporate sponsors may not consider it a big deal but Michael has really violated the spirit of Olympics.  He was a role model to several upcoming swimmers and youngsters.  But he failed to meet any standards at all.  He has proved that he is yet another arrogant sports hero who is double faced.  I think that he should be permanently banned. It is time for a real CHANGE.  Even the way we deal with our celebrity sports stars.

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NOT ABOVE THE LAW

Submitted by lsdisciple on Sun, 02/08/2009 - 04:07.

 I agree ! Fame does not place you above the law. My question is does fame=arrogance ?