Okay so the Mitchell Report reveals that like all of the MLB is supposedly on steroids. 89 players were named in the report, including free agent Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees, Miguel Tejada of the Houston Astros, Eric Gagne of the Milwaukee Brewers and Paul Lo Duca of the Washington Nationals, as well as a list of players like Barry Bonds who have already been publicly associated with steroid use.Then wrestler Chris Benoit kills his wife, child. and himself in a suspected act of "roid rage."
Then today disgraced sprinter Marion Jones was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday for lying to federal prosecutors about her steroid use, a stunning downfall for the five-time Olympic medalist.Ugh, aren't these people suppose to be our heroes? I mean, these are the folks we stick on Wheaties boxes, not the folks who should be sticking their arms with needles.Sadly for some, the pressure to succeed has exceeded the fear of steroids side effects. Steroids causes increased irritability and aggression.Steroids can cause liver cancer, heart attacks, and elevated cholesterol levels.In addition to this, steroid use among adolescents may prematurely stop the lengthening of bones resulting in stunted growth.Does that all sound worth it?Or does it sound worth it to have your achievements voided like they have been for Jones who has been stripped of the five track and field medals she won in Sydney? Additionally all of her performances as of September 2000 have been erased from the record books.Also steroids can give men breasts. Like womanly breasts. That's just gross. Sorry dudes but an amazing baseball star with boobs? No thanks.For more on steroids and the risks associated with usage visit http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/steroids/index.html#healtheffects
Then today disgraced sprinter Marion Jones was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday for lying to federal prosecutors about her steroid use, a stunning downfall for the five-time Olympic medalist.Ugh, aren't these people suppose to be our heroes? I mean, these are the folks we stick on Wheaties boxes, not the folks who should be sticking their arms with needles.Sadly for some, the pressure to succeed has exceeded the fear of steroids side effects. Steroids causes increased irritability and aggression.Steroids can cause liver cancer, heart attacks, and elevated cholesterol levels.In addition to this, steroid use among adolescents may prematurely stop the lengthening of bones resulting in stunted growth.Does that all sound worth it?Or does it sound worth it to have your achievements voided like they have been for Jones who has been stripped of the five track and field medals she won in Sydney? Additionally all of her performances as of September 2000 have been erased from the record books.Also steroids can give men breasts. Like womanly breasts. That's just gross. Sorry dudes but an amazing baseball star with boobs? No thanks.For more on steroids and the risks associated with usage visit http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/steroids/index.html#healtheffects 
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