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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 08:14 on 30th April 2012

Is it right to continue to penalise Dwain Chambers?

Okay he did drugs, got caught, served his time and continued with the sport that he obviously loves. I say give him a second chance, what say you members?

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James Prescott
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quotePosted at 09:11 on 30th April 2012
i think he is past it anyway--give a younger chap a chance i say.
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Dave John
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quotePosted at 12:46 on 30th April 2012

Drugs Kill ! ! ! They do not belong in sport. Look back to July 1967 Tour de France Tom Simpson, another highly talented athlete, died on Mont Ventoux having drugged himself upto the eyeballs and beyond. Just like Chambers he knew exactly what he was doing only the controls and tests were far less stringent in those days. He was caught and is still alive he should be thankful for that alone. No problem with him staying in the sport but not as an international competitor. He has paid the price and can do some good work by training kids and impressing on them how he ruined his own career by trying to buck the system. Apart from that I agree with James, he's probably past it now anyway. Keep drugs where they belong....locked up in a pharmacy (or the back streets of every town and city). I rest my case m'Lud

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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 12:58 on 30th April 2012

Personally don't think he's too old, but agree drugs kill and have no place in sport so I can understand Dave's point of view.

Wonder how many others have done drugs and got away with it? I think they are making an example of the bloke for the right reasons, but a little harsh maybe?

 

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James Prescott
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quotePosted at 17:57 on 30th April 2012
Ron i dont think he has been treated harshly --he knew what was right or wrong --and its about time all these so called celebs were hit where it hurts--ban em for life.
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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 21:52 on 30th April 2012
If what I heard on radio this afternoon is correct (caught the tail end of it) he has been offered an Olive branch, but yes I agree James hit them where it hurts, in the pocket, not a life ban though.
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Dave John
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quotePosted at 07:10 on 1st May 2012
Maybe allow the to still compete locally but NOT at national or international level. They have disgraced the sport, their country and not least themselves. They gotta pay. Think on this one Ron, these top guys get funding, not just from sponsors but also from the various sports councils that can be traced back to our taxes! ! ! !
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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 08:08 on 1st May 2012
Can hardly argue against that Dave but aren't we all allowed a second chance, given that he has admitted wrong doing?
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Dave John
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quotePosted at 08:22 on 1st May 2012

Of course we are Ron, but there has to be a limit and I certainly don't think he should be allowed to represent his country again.. Also maybe he should get a job and pay for his own training, transport and competition, that might make him realise what he has done.

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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 11:18 on 1st May 2012
Yeah, definitely agree with getting a job Dave!
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