Blog # 8

    

  I have chosen Lance Armstrong for my bibliography paper. Lance Armstrong has been in the media for many years, and most people know of him by name.

     Ever since Armstrong has been made public in the media he has been an inspiration for many people; especially, cancer patients. He has overcome many obstacles in life despite fighting cancer and being a survivor of it. He has proven that anything is possible if someone puts their mind to it.

   Over the past month I have heard that he has admitted to using steroids during his races, and has had his medals revoked. Like many other Americans, I am saddened by this news. Armstrong has been a “Hero” to many people while being deceiving at the same time. Not only has he lied and used illegal substances, he has ruined his name and all the accomplishments he worked hard for. It is such a disappointment because he has not only let down the many people that admire him; he also cheated himself.

    I cannot understand what possessed Armstrong to put such harmful chemicals in his body. Armstrong knows first-hand from battling cancer how precious and short life is. It baffles me that he would risk his body for a race. Considering the long term effects it could have caused him.

I realize that celebrities have a lot of pressure to be perfect, but no one is perfect! I praise Armstrong for being honest despite the consequences, but in my opinion there is no excuse for that type of behavior, and he deserves to be punished.