I agree on some level. If someone told me I could be one of the top 10 in the world, but I had to ingest the amount of gear some pros take, I wouldn't.
I have zero desire to compete because unless I had freaky genetics, what would be the point. I don't doubt I could get a pro card if I chose too. I've seen some pros and am not impressed. It doesn't take "guts" to take drugs for you gains, it's just a choice. One I consider a poor one, so I don't. That's great if people want to pump themselves full of shit and it's amusing to see how big some can get, but honestly...it's not an accomplishment to take drugs.
I think people that are insecure and don't have a place in the bodybuilding world like to find something to bitch about pro bodybuilding because they will never be able to succeed themselves. Just so they can got about their second rate life thinking "oh I just know if everyone would be natural I would win everything" or "if I used drugs I would easily be a pro also" etc.
I don't view placing in a pro show some great accomplishment, or that's what I'd be shooting for. And if everyone were natural, I'd still place poorly. Some guys have great genetics, no doubt. If I used a ton of drugs, I don't think becoming a pro would be very hard. Do enough shows, right connections, yippee...I have an unlaminated card and have to pay $200yr. Most pros make dick, but probably do it because that's what they love. I admire following what you love, it's just too bad it's saturated with shady people and extreme drug usage.