So des the NFL, the MLB, the NBA, and the PGA as well as every other sports org....
Maybe some of you masterminds should look up the wording of some of these rules....."may be", "subject to", "at the discretion" and "Reserve the right".... are all common phrases that litter the IFBB rulebook,(as well as any other rulebook)
Means exactly what it says...doesn't say MANDATORY, or ABSOLUTELY.
Doesn't mean the will, means the can if they want to....
I don't want to put you on the spot about this issue Bob, but since you chimed in, I want to get your feedback on a couple pts .
1. The other pro sports look upon steroid use as cheating the sport and the fans.
The majority of those in bodybuilding look at steroid use as an abolute must for a good pro and consider NOT useing 'roids as bad and cheating the fans out of a good show.
2. I have no personal agenda against steroid use and am a devoted , haredcore fan of bodybuilding.
*As the pro bodybuilder athlete rep, I am sure this will interest you.*
With the absurd drug testing rules still on the IFBB books, it puts the legal burden and risks square on the shoulders of the individual pro. If the pro gets busted for simply doing what he must to compete , he alone will be the one in front of judge , his freedom on the line.
a.To compete as a top pro under the current system, you have to use a certain amount of drugs.
b. Much of this drug use, is against the federal drug laws and REQUIRES a successful pro to break the federal drug laws!
3. The fans, IFBB and promoters make out just fine. They get an "enhanced" pro on stage without ANY responsibilty for how he got that way.
Once again Bob, I have nothing personal against sensible , personal steroid use. I love bodybuilding and will be a ticket buying fan no matter what happens with regards to drugs.My concern is with the OVERALL welfare of pro bodybuilding and the individual pros I admire. As a sincere, involved pro bodybuilding rep, I know this topic is of concern for you as well. I would think some kind of reasonable,moderate policy could be suggested that would help ?
Howard