Classical Argument

The Edge

In a society that praises the best of the best. The strongest, fastest, and beautiful seem to make it to the top first. Everyone wants that edge over the next man to be better. That’s were the very hot topic of steroid use has come into play. Almost every sport on TV today has some sort of steroid scandal that is being thrown up. But in a world were competitiveness is rewarded and the best are the richest and most loved brings up ideas of doing whatever it takes to get there.

Many believe steroids are a form of cheating in sports but the majority of players who are taking them only do it to survive in the sport. It’s pretty obvious that it makes for more excitement when a three hundred pound guy full of muscle can do flips off turnbuckles or knock baseballs out of the park all day. I’m sure there would be a lot less fans of sports today if there were no amazing records being broken or stunts being performed. It’s what our society wants but then some complain of performance enhancers although they praise the best in the leagues. When you look at it like that you can hardly blame the athlete for doing whatever it takes to be the best when the world loves the best.

The question remains is it cheating if everyone is doing it? No it maintains a level playing field says a head coach for MLB (Muscular Development). Consider for instance that every football player lifts weights. Those who do not are significantly weaker, therefore at a competitive disadvantage. He says prohibiting steroids and other performance enhancing substances is inherently unfair. Just as there will always be those who take these substances, there will also be those who do not for fear of being caught. This gives the rule-breakers a distinct advantage. Those who still opt out of synthetic hormones can still do so - and may just find better options for everybody else.

That leads us to the other side of this dilemma and those who don’t believe steroids should be used. I can also...