Where, in our Federal Constitution, does it say or even imply that federal legislators can hold hearings, bring charges and write laws about performance fudging on the part of sports figures? If this is a proper function for the Congress, then I have another performance enhancing investigation that needs doing, in order to protect Americans from being misled in what they see and hear in our entertainment industry and society. Americans need protecting once again.

There is a multi-billion dollar industry in America selling chemical compounds to enhance performance that has never been assaulted by people-protecting legislators. This industry advertises heavily on all the media. Their advertising appeals to adults as well as children. Those using these products mislead Americans every day. Americans witness the users of these enhancers on their television and movie screens as well as on the streets and in their homes. These criminal compounds change the actual way people appear, thereby perpetrating a false image on the public as well as in the home.

Americans everywhere are crying out for the Congress to get involved and expose this industry and those who most often rely on the enhancers to give them an edge in how they are perceived by other people. It is shameless! It is down right criminal that so much money be spent by Americans to see people who are enhanced by these compounds, as well as being influenced to use them themselves.

This issue should be considered in the campaigns of 2008. More than likely, the Republicans would let the issue slide because they do not believe Congress has the right or authority in law to get involved. No doubt, one of the Democrat candidates will not participate, as she is a user of these chemical enhancers. Barack Osama is probably the only candidate who would take notice of this issue. An issue like this covers far more women than men, as they enhance their appearance using these compounds. He would be the best advocate for prosecution of the industry and the replacement of them by Bhurkas to be worn by all women as their only enhancers.

The cosmetics industry must be stopped. Only Congress can do it.

So your against big business?

No, only against the congress running investigations not authorized by law.

Steroid use in the US is ILLEGAL:

Congress HAS the right to inquire about it, especially since the baseball corporations and the fans turn the blind eye.

There is the problem.

I wonder how Roger Clemens can get out of that mess?

Those drugs may be controlled substances, and if they violate already written law, use of them should be prosecuted in a court, not a congressional hearing. Unless the hearing is preparation for drafting a law against their use, which has already been done, the congress, aside from grandstanding at our expense, should stay out of it. If they are justified, why not attack the cosmetic industry for helping people enhance their appearance? As for me, I believe in keeping government small and not having to pay for public vote-getting by congressmen and women. I also believe they have more pressing tasks, although I would really appreciate it if they would take ten years off.

Eventually, it may and probably would wind up in a court of law. Oliver North went through that. He was convicted, but they were tossed aside.

Two topic's on the same thing. Hummmm, I fear we have been higjacked. But form the other topic on the same subject with some reality. Hero's are to be true to themselfs and their fans so as stated the fans turn a blind eye. But bring their children to the games. So I guess if that child wants to use these or other drugs then the parents are the main cause the child will.
I say this is this is part of the reason America is declining so fast in the world today, the average person has very little values and knows no honor. And cares less if their children are influanced by hero's whom are for themselves and aren't worth the pay check with out these drugs. Remember the term FAIR PLAYING FIELD?

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Real simple for two reasons one is that it isn't fair and these ball players are hero's to many children.
Number two is that it gives then direction and avoids the real important issues. Not that this issue isn't important. It is for the reason first mentioned.
Come on people let them debate the issue thats why they were elected. It is nice to see them get together on something and get results. Which I must say is refreshing for once. And I would like this to go onward to the other sports and the Military and the ones who need it most of all the Contractors who guard and fight for the money!
hell if politics was a muscle match we would be checking the politicians. And they seem to have one speed. One thing at a time. Then several days of parties. And back to work. looooool
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I think it's up to Major League Baseball and the fans to determine whether steroid use should be allowed. Of course, what does it say about a person if that person has to cheat in order to win?

Major League Baseball and the fans obviously turn the blind eye. They are not the enforcers of the law. State and Federal Government are the enforcers and the law is pretty clear:


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"Anabolic steroids are classified as controlled substances under U.S. federal law and the laws of many states. An alleged major East Coast distributor was recently arrested and a stockpile of anabolic pharmaceuticals was reportedly recovered pursuant to a search of his residence. Further police investigations are being conducted, and other athletes are being arrested. Since the non-medical possession or sale of anabolic steroids is illegal, strength athletes must not only consider the possible health risks but also the potential legal consequences of involvement. Many athletes who self-administer anabolics have no clue as to what might happen if they were to be caught by law enforcement. This article includes general information regarding what to do if a person is investigated or arrested in connection with steroids. Whether you are merely curious about anabolics or you are presently using and/or selling them, I invite you to carefully consider the material presented here. Perhaps you will choose to stay natural or become “drug-free” (always the safest bet, medically and legally!). If not, at least you will know the legal risks you are facing and what to do if you find yourself in the unfortunate and serious situation of an investigation or arrest. Obviously, the best time to read this material is before you are arrested.

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Amid an atmosphere of searing political attention to the issue, both state and federal legislators publicly cried out for stiffer steroid laws. Citing a state survey of 500 high school students that found 11 percent of boys had used �performance-enhancing substances,� California State Senator Jackie Speier pushed a bill to make it is a misdemeanor in her state to sell or furnish to anyone under 18 years of age any dietary supplement containing androstanediol, androstanedione, androstenedione, norandrostenediol, norandrostenedione, or dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Although it overlooked many of the steroidal precursor products on the market, the bill, amending Section 110423.2 of California�s Health and Safety Code, was passed in September 2004 and signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger.

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Someone has to look into the continued abuse of this drug, for the sake of those who do not know any better. It's killing people. Congress HAS the right and responsibility to inquire about it.

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If Roger Clemens (and Barry Bonds) are subjected to trail, they could become cellmates, but I doubt it.