Michael
Phelps, 23, was on top the world after winning 14 Olympic Gold Medals
for the United States but now the swimmer is under the spotlight after
photos of him smoking marijuana
out of a bong has been posted on news sites across the Internet. The
public was not sure whether or not the picture of Phelps was truly him
but on Sunday the athlete admitted it was him in the photo and that he
showed bad judgement. He also promised his fans that he would never do
it again.
Our society loves nothing more than to build someone up, turn them into a hero, and then watch them fall. But is this party photo enough to ruin his amazing career as an athlete? Some think so. Even though Michael Phelps didn't make the most responsible choice for a U.S. role model this mistake should not define him. I'm sure he's learned his lesson, give the kid a break.
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