Comments:US swimmer Phelps suspended over 'pot pipe'

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:) Funny story. The more it goes, the more absurd our civilization if getting. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 78.99.83.182 (talk • contribs)

There's so much wrong with the world - why does everyone care so much about his personal choices? I'm not a fan of recreational drugs, but there's much better things the world could be doing with its time than enforcing personal moral (is this even a moral issue?) standards on others. Bawolff ☺☻ 21:49, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

When your in the spotlight like he is, your a role model for a lot of kids. He should be punished because he let people down that thought they could trust at LEAST 1 celebrity to be a good influence.

Looks like he is just another Lance Armstrong... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.23.227.252 (talk) 23:23, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Kids should be taught not to be influenced by arbitrary people. Somewhere along the line someone is going to influence them badly— There's nothing we can do to stop that no matter how hard we try. Bawolff ☺☻ 23:34, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Kellogs Boycot

It seams that a number of people are starting to boycott Kelloggs. A lot of there products are bought by cannabis enthusiasts, and if the boycott picks up any steam they might have some troubles...Zath42 (talk) 23:26, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Phelps ... way overdone.

What a shame he has to lose so much because of pot. This is yet another reason to legalize pot and stop this sham of a war on drugs. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.106.19.44 (talk • contribs)

Right...

Phelps could have denied there was anything other than tobacco in the Roor branded glass pipe. But he didn't. He could have said he sees nothing wrong with Cannabis though it's not for children. But he didn't. He took responsibility for doing something he likes, branding it a mistake and irresponsible (maybe not even his words say some commentators). He took a bullet for being too inebriated around people he couldn't trust. What if the photo consisted of him holding a shot of vodka or a glass of ale, arguably more addicting and harmful. Would a similar story even exist? Would he be punished like this? I like the above comment about children being so impressionable. Obama's admitted to smoking Cannabis (I think I've even seen photos). He's an effing world leader! I don't remember an uproar regarding that fact. Pot's normal, kids and adults will find out sooner or later. Make sure you send a strong message to Phelps though... right... 24.30.16.34 00:53, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Well, four years ago there was a bit of uproar when Phelps was given a DUI when he was 19. Of course, after the China Olympics he is even a bigger star. About Obama, he has gone even further than admitting to cannabis and said that he used cocaine ... then again he's not selling Kellogg's Corn Flakes. --SVTCobra 01:23, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

too much

Phelps is a 23 year old kid at SC, one of the biggest party schools in the country. He told the truth and did not deny responsibility for his actions. I believe that his punishment was much too harsh for smoking marijuana, its not a big deal. -03:10, 7 February 2009 (UTC)~~ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.163.219.143 (talk)

I would certainly not classify pot as "performance enhancing" or "doping". When I smoke I have trouble "performing" salivation let alone competing in any sort of contest. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.209.106.97 (talk) 03:48, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

yeah, its not like he tried to do that while being in the olympics...i dont see marijuana as a bad thing since it just makes you feel funny but it doesnt affect your sight or balance, not like alcohol which does affect your sight and balance...not to mention that it can also kill you affecting your liver. alcohol is way more harmful than weed, and weed is natural!!! media should know what to talk about...create human awareness for real issues like poverty, intolerance, violence, enviroment...not to gossip about other peoples lives!!!--Meggogarbage (talk) 16:06, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Ridiculous

Maybe if there was a video of Phelps smoking a J, announcing himself for the camera, and then proceeding to throw molotov cocktails at parked cars for fun, yeah, bad example. This is absurd, don't people have anything better to do with their lives than worry about what other people do in their time off? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ogriff (talk • contribs) 04:43, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

damn u america

u suck —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.107.39.168 (talk) 10:03, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Splitting hairs as true villains roam free

The fact that this nonissue gets shoved down the public's throat rather than bayer's HIVlaced vaccines or 50% of tested high fructose corn syrup containing mercury is the true "Outrage". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.226.25.145 (talk) 10:24, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

hell no!

Phelps should NOT have been suspended, and this picture should not have made others feel any different towards him. Phelps is a human being who, like other human beings, happened to smoke out of a bong. Whether the bong was packed with marijuana or tobacco [yes, there are people who do smoke tobacco out of bongs] is of course, non of our business! People, seriously, get a fucking life. Making this huge commotion over a picture. Phelps is 23, still very young and is at the age where some of his decisions might not be the best. Whether or not you agree, it is still his decision: because YOU disagree with smoking, doesn't mean Phelps does. And like i already said, what Phelps does is his and only his business. He was not representing the United States in any race at the time, he was just being Michael Phelps. I understand his need to apologize for the matter though, as Kellogg already dropped his sponsorship. It kind of reminds me of Kobe and his trial, where Sprite and McDonald's didn't hesitate to revoke their $$. I know not all of us have the same opinions of smoking, but it is something we all have to live with. Some people smoke, some people don't. What we should be doing is praising Phelps for winning those medals. You try winning 8 Olympic Gold Medals and not want to relax with some smoke. It is no big deal whatsoever. And if you don't want your kids looking up to a smoking swimmer, then find a "better" role model. Live and let live. Lets focus more on this economy and our politics rather than what an athlete happens to do on his SPARE time. Get over it and move on.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.6.120.62 (talk • contribs)

Some home-grown politology

As some have written before me, this paints a somber picture of our civilization. My following comment is brief and might offend you. In any case I invite you to think about it:

When a government forces a way of life or thinking on you, it is called totalitarian. When corporations (with the help of governments) force a way of life on you it is called fascist. To what degree these statements describe 'your' society is of course a matter of perception and opinion. They do apply to some degree however.

A lot, if not most people, will have knee-jerk reaction of denial and anger to above statements. But they are accurate, if simplistic definitions as may be used in scientific discourse (where things need to be accurately defined and categorized). The same reaction however appears to be absent when scores of people are penalized, criminalized and dragged through the media because of the recreational use of a substance whose harmfulness has never been convincingly proven (in contrast to alcohol or tobacco for example). I could go on and on about this. But I think I made my point. ;) --boo (talk) 02:38, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

Phelps

I believe it's a bit harsh of a sentence. What if he had been drinking? Just because alcohol is allowed in our society, it makes it ok. I believe most people smoke pot once in a while, and it's not the end of the world. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.31.44.43 (talk) 19:19, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

LET HIM PUFF

LET HIM PUFF. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 194.81.79.249 (talk • contribs)