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43. Steroids are banned for a legitimate reason, because they provide a potentially unfair advantage

Reply to Treefrog (Reply #19)

Fri Jul 2, 2021, 11:14 PM

Jul 2021

Last edited Sat Jul 3, 2021, 03:28 PM - Edit history (1)

That's not really the case with THC, so of course there is going to be more bemoaning an athlete ousted for it.

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Sha'Carri Richardson, a Track Sensation, Tests Positive for Marijuana [View all] Demovictory9 Jul 2021 OP

If it is against the rules... FarPoint Jul 2021 #1

it's sad. she was on top of the world Demovictory9 Jul 2021 #2

It's great for the 4th place girl who will replace her on the team Johnny2X2X Jul 2021 #20

She was mourning the loss of her mother ! Show some sympathy RANDYWILDMAN Jul 2021 #45

100% this n/t FreeState Jul 2021 #49

Ya, rules are rules, banned is banned, no exceptions all that belong in the one hand... Volaris Jul 2021 #3

If She Loses... ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #5

There's some evidence it might be performance enhancing nuxvomica Jul 2021 #9

I'd like to see sports where all performance enhancements are welcomed. lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #21

Here you go: Dr. Strange Jul 2021 #37

Hahahaha! lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #50

It may help with pain, which may have an impact performance?? boston bean Jul 2021 #12

Please stop stretching and reaching. Only someone who has never smoked it would believe that it happy feet Jul 2021 #17

It was a question. Chill. boston bean Jul 2021 #18

An argument that is should be taken off the list of treestar Jul 2021 #31

She has been withdrawn from the Olympics malaise Jul 2021 #4

I'm crying. What a spark plug. Baitball Blogger Jul 2021 #13

Looks like she's out although local news said she may be included for malaise Jul 2021 #14

Something Legal RobinA Jul 2021 #23

The war on weed must end SYFROYH Jul 2021 #6

I mean Sgent Jul 2021 #7

YEs, kind of worrying. During my working life, I simply abstained from weed. Treefrog Jul 2021 #16

I mean, people make mistakes, don't think they'll get caught, and/or value things differently fishwax Jul 2021 #42

This crap needs to stop. If she had a brownie in CA, or CO Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #8

Because it's against the rules. Treefrog Jul 2021 #19

Steroids are banned for a legitimate reason, because they provide a potentially unfair advantage fishwax Jul 2021 #43

What a shitty, outdated rule. Pot doesn't enhance performance. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2021 #10

Well, that was a dumb thing for her to do. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #11

She broke established rules of the sport. AngryOldDem Jul 2021 #15

Oh Please - It is Pot Mary in S. Carolina Jul 2021 #22

Yes, Rules are Rules. ruet Jul 2021 #24

Tom Brady Cheated and kept the Superbowl Win? Mary in S. Carolina Jul 2021 #25

Oh, please StarfishSaver Jul 2021 #26

What about Shelby Houlihan? sarisataka Jul 2021 #29

Everything adverse that happens to a POC treestar Jul 2021 #32

I don't see you getting all worked up about Shelby Houlihan? Treefrog Jul 2021 #38

Thank you. StarfishSaver Jul 2021 #27

She should go to court. Weed is legal in Oregon where she lives Arazi Jul 2021 #28

Oregon law has no bearing sarisataka Jul 2021 #30

I know all of that but she should sue to establish precedent here about legal weed Arazi Jul 2021 #34

Once again sarisataka Jul 2021 #36

What other banned substances do you think should be allowed in the Olympics? Treefrog Jul 2021 #39

Please stay on topic thanks! n/t ChubbyStar Jul 2021 #48

Oregon law isn't irrelevant - Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #35

What if it was Delta-8? Legal nationally since 2018 Farm Bill. nt JanMichael Jul 2021 #33

What if it was heroin, cocaine, Jack Daniels? It WASN'T. Treefrog Jul 2021 #40

Delta 8 and Delta 9 both test for THC. JanMichael Jul 2021 #46

Just an athlete who cares less about her sport than fans do Pompoy Jul 2021 #41

I'm a fan, but this doesn't lessen my appreciation for the athlete at all fishwax Jul 2021 #44

Oh, you know her personally? n/t ChubbyStar Jul 2021 #47

I heard that she may run relays. At least she will get a gold for that. Blue_true Jul 2021 #51