PED's

                People have used drugs to boost power in order to have an advantage in sports competition. Even thought some believe that it's fine to take PED's (Performance Enhancing Drugs), it should be banned because it destroys the sport spirit in three major ways.

                 One of the most common reasons why athletes should not take the drugs is because it is bad for their health. The PED's are made with chemicals that have an effect on them including excessive hair, aggressive behavior, in addition to a risk of heart and liver disease. The costs of health to take such things are not worth considering; therefore, athletes should be very careful on trying these kinds of drugs.

                In addition to health problems, PED's make the field of competition unfair for those who have not taken it. Sports should be based on talents abilities, not fighting to win at all costs. Winning can not be bought and buy athletes. "A victory on the athletic field should be a triumph for the athlete, not the feat of a high-priced chemist working in a laboratory"(Catlin D 2012). Athletes have to show their abilities and skills the deserve titles.

              Since athletes have used PED's for a time, people now concern ones who take drugs. This makes people be careful on loving and cheering for their favorite athletes. For that reason, athletes may have lost their reputations because of other athletes using drugs; therefore, PED's must be completely banned on the athletic fields.

References :

• Catlin,Dr.D (Aug 7, 2012) "Testing Levels the Playing Field" Room for Debate : New York Times               Online 

• Bradbury, J.C. (Aug 8, 2012) "Fine The Dirty, Reward The Clean" Room for Debate : New York                  Times Online