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To: stockman_scott who wrote (53683)	8/29/2006 3:11:00 PM
From: Mannie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 104154

I usually like Charley, but I can't agree with him on this one... no athlete would ever ask any questions if they knew that they can't be found guilty because they didn't know what they are being given... that is silly. I do agree that the testing procedure is one dark & difficult problem.

To: stockman_scott who wrote (53683)	8/29/2006 3:58:39 PM
From: Cactus Jack	Respond to of 104154

Scott, I can't agree with the Barry Bonds defense -- namely, that "ignorance" is bliss when it comes to what these guys put into their systems. It would amount to "don't ask, don't tell" with a wink and a nod toward the "trainer". On the other hand, I did like this: Children should be taught that there are things more important than winning, such as good behavior, honesty and the satisfaction of playing the game. Parents should teach children to be gracious in both victory and defeat. To that I would also add the importance of placing the team above the individual and the importance of working hard to achieve one's best. So many valuable life lessons get lost in kids' sports over the obsession with winning. I'm as competitive (inside) as anyone I know, but just don't understand how adults can take the joy out of playing a game from kids. The best part of coaching is watching kids work hard, improve, know they've done their best, and be comfortable with the result whenever they've given their best effort on the field or on the court. Forgive the speech; I'm done. <G> jpg