Jon Jones a Crackhead?

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(06-26-2019 01:43 PM)Warlord Wrote:  Yes, but wiping out the cartels would be a positive by-product. What positive by-product would you get from legalizing PEDs?

Outlawing drugs is also federal overreach. I don’t like drugs, but there is nothing in the Constitution forbidding people from doing it.

I don’t argue for legalization because I want to empty out prison cells. I don’t care if drug pushers die in prison.

Your argument seems to be that we can’t stop people from using PEDs, so let’s just legalize them and create a level playing field.

The problem is not only would the playing field still not be level, but now you are increasing the amount of damage fighters can give/receive. It makes a dangerous situation even more dangerous. PEDs can make you bigger, faster; and stronger. They can’t do anything for your brain smashing up against your skull, which would increase in both intensity and frequency once the free reign of PEDs is introduced.

Finally, I want to know who the best fighter is, not the best chemist, or who has the smartest doctor.

The positive byproduct would be better fights, fighters performing in their best condition. And I'm willing to bet over 90% of these guys are already doing it, so I'd say the playing field is already pretty level. The ones who have been caught are just the tip of the iceberg.

More physical damage is possible, but it's the fight game. Fighters go into this sport knowing they're going to dish it out and receive it. They also go into every fight knowing their opponent is probably juicing, just like they are. It could also be argued that there is more risk of damage without PED use because fighters are forced to fight in a weakened state. Poor performance can lead to more physical punishment. PED use can help prevent injuries too, and maybe we'd see more fighters survive training camps without being injured.

Best chemist? Best doctor? What about who has the best coach? Or the best camp? Best dietitian? It can be argued some fighters already have an advantage based on who they have working for them. If PEDs were legal, at least everyone would have equal access.