Let it be, Oh Let it be

In the article "SI: Did Lance Armstrong Commit "the Saddest Deception in Sports History"?" by Joshua Norman I was in put into shock at some of the things that I heard. To start, Lance Armstrong has been long retired, leaving a trail of an extraordinary drug-free career. In all the years he was cycling, he never once was tested positive for use of drugs. Furthermore, "He is also among the most prominent spokespeople for eradicating cancer and helping those suffering with It." says Norman. Yet, despite his good reputation, his Drug-Free trail and his selfless acts of goodness towards those struggling with cancer, never the less, "journalists and federal prosecutors just won't let the now-retired legendary cyclist be." says Norman. The keyword there, legendary. This is not your ordinary cyclists; this is Lance Armstrong, the man who has conquered many things, including cancer. This man is an inspiration, and in this world, it can be hard to find one of those. Several athletes have been accused of using performance enhancers, leaving it open to the debate, are they really that good then? Not with Armstrong however, this man is pure talent and inspiration. He is a man that kids need to look up to. It leaves me to wonder what do kids think of our modern athletes. Who can I be sure of that won't disappoint me? After I realize they only win because of drugs, it would sadden me deeply. Is it common now, that you can only be "good" with enhancers? If so, does this mean my generation will start using these? Can we feel justified that since they use it, we should be able to too, as long as it enhances our performance? So what happens once they lose while on them, will they think they need more enhancers? The simple answer, just say no. While it is a very common slogan and overly mocked, it is true. Drugs may improve your performance for a while. But the minute you are discovered, or the second you realize the guy with raw talent is doing better than you, it ill no longer is worth it. Armstrong is a man that my generation needs to look up to, he inspires others to follow in his footsteps, and to stay drug free. But if reporters won't let him be, kids will begin to believe that a life of drugs is easier than always being constantly being examined