Friday, June 17, 2005

Double standard?

This guy makes a good point. Steroid use is almost certainly rampant in Hollywood. How come the press, Congress, and the American public is so pissed off about steroid in sports but is willing to turn a blind eye toward Hollywood celebs? The "stars are role models for children" argument (Congress's favorite) is certainly valid, as is the argument that you shouldn't engage in illegal activity to gain an advantage in your profession. The only difference I can see is that Hollywood doesn't have home run records, etc. which steroids would help them break. That in itself may be an important distinction for baseball fans (and Sen. Jim Bunning) but not for most of Congress, the press, and the public.

Can we trot a bunch of A-list celebs out to testify before a Congressional subcommittee to discuss their own steroid use in front of national TV? (Please?)

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