NoOption5L@aol.com wrote:
> Will Brink wrote:
>
>> > Will, I'd like to think you're smart, but since you never seem to
> post
>> > *any* counter information, you're only proving that you're nothing
> but
>> > a smart ass.
>
>> I post counter info to those that can understand it.
>
> Try me.
>
>> I don't waste time trying to correct every human being on the planet.
>
>
> Yet, you waste time whipping up smart-ass comments/replies. I mean if
> you're going to take the time to comment post something relevent.
>
>> Your comments so far have shown you lack the science base to
> understand the
>> details and prefer what you have read in USA Today or seen on TV.
>
> I don't read USA Today and I watch very little television.
> (Television, to me, is a waste of time.)
>
>> Your Alzdo comments are proof of that.
>
> My only comments were, 'or die by their use', and "it's a sad story".
> I let the webpage, with its direct quotes from Lyle, speak for itself.
> Lyle's testimony is relevent/valid since he was a long-term user of
> steroids, and likely died from that use.
>
>> Now, if you want something to read as a response to your comments,
> see:
>
> Since this is a newsgroup where people typically exchange
> ideas/opinions, how 'bout giving us yours? What are your thoughts on
> steroid use?
>
>> Street. C., Antonio A., and Cudlipp, D. "Androgen Use by Athletes: A
>
>> Reevaluation of the Health Risks." Can. J. Appl. Phys. 21(6):
> 421-440.
>> 1996.
>
> Do you have/know of any links?
>
>> This is probably the most unbiased and accurate review on the topic
> so
>> far.
>
> The most accurate review will come in when many of today's athletes
> start to get up in age. And any drugs that is as powerful as steroids
> have to have damaging side affects. You can't fool Mother Nature that
> much.
>
> There's no question steroids work. However, in my eyes, today's
> rampant use of steroids does not validate their safety. Rather it only
> highlights the fierce competitive nature of our sports industry. Our
> athletes are, in a sense, forced to use steroids. Natural "A"
> athletes can't risk steroid-using "B" athletes outperforming
> them and taking their position/money/fame. "B" athletes can't
> afford to not use steroids and lose their "A" game. The "C"
> and "D" athletes are hoping steroid use will at least put them on
> the bench. No athlete wants to admit using steroids for fear of
> losing any [potential] lucrative advertisement contracts. And
> coaches/team owners are afraid the drop off of broken records will
> reduce the number of fans watching. So steroid use continues to grow.
> But many will find out later in life that their fortune and fame
> can't buy back their health.
>
> Patrick
Let's cut this thread, Patrick. It is going nowhere. Knowing what we know
today, Will made a choice and if he doesn't listen, there is no point in
anyone preaching.
By the way, you articulated your words on the subject very well.
Roy
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Roy S. Schestowitz
http://Schestowitz.com
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