
Originally Posted by
Gringo
What she didn't mention to you is that I don't drink at all.
Built in designated driver.
But I don't know why island people's lives being at risk would be any less important than mainland people.
What has that got to do with Phelps?
Guy is an incredible swimmer. I don't know that he signed any contracts to be a role model. I bet he DID sign contracts that have morals clauses in them for endorsing products. He did something dumb, and he's already paying for it. In fact, he will pay a whole lot more for this stupidity than the 23 year old kid down the street would for the exact same offense.
As for all this Where are the GODS we used to worship bullshit....thats just what it is. JFK? Pete Rose? They were all human, too.
Why should an athlete's private life be any of our business? Long as he plays by the rules, while he is competing, that should be the most the public is allowed to stick their noses into his or her business.
Friggen media is the major problem these days.