http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/2006-06-07-nj-steroid-testing_x.htm

Doesn't bother me any.

Sounds like a good idea that should go on to all states. It's one good way to end rumors about schools doing them too.

This is a waste of time and an invasion of personal privacy. No entity should have the right to investigate a person's bloodstream. This is Big Brother at his best.

This is a waste of time and an invasion of personal privacy. No entity should have the right to investigate a person's bloodstream. This is Big Brother at his best.

 

So, are you against drug testing as well?

 

What about testing for steroids at the collegiate and pro levels?

This is a waste of time and an invasion of personal privacy. No entity should have the right to investigate a person's bloodstream. This is Big Brother at his best.

 

I couldn't disagree more! What is your reasoning? :confused::confused:

I was all for it until I did a research paper in college on it. There were a couple of things that really stuck out:

1. Who is paying for the test because they are EXPENSIVE!!

2. I had a couple of articles on kids that tested positive, missed out on their Senior season of football and then found out the tests were flawed (the kids were actually clean). What a way to not have your Senior year of sports!

3. What kind of program are you going to have in place to help the kids that test positive.

I was listening to an ex NFL QB the other day on Sirius. A caller called in and asked if it made him mad that he was suspended by the NFL for a legal thing he took from GNC while a guy doing Coke wasn't suspended at all (that is a whole other argument in the NFL). He said it doesn't bother him at all because they were trying to do the right thing. He also said that guys in the NFL can't take certain cough medicanes because it shows up positive on their steroid tests. In the NFL they have to call the trainer in the middle of the night to get the OK and documentation so they don't test positive.

First off it should be the KHSAA that pays for this testing or (tax dollars)

Second when a player tested positive it should mean right then he is guilty lock him up and throw away the key. Test and re-test with more extensive means. And yes in the event of it being true there should be something set up with counslers, doctors, etc. I personally don't mind a bit my tax dollars going toward drug testing, not only to level the playing field but also to invest in the future of these kids, you never know what you could prevent by allowing this to happen. Yeah sports alone do keep alot of kids comming from troubled back grounds out of trouble, but sometimes they need special attention. I think it would be a good idea for the khsaa to do this but not only for steroids all drugs.

Are we going to test the teachers, coaches, administrators?

 

I bet their unions would fight it right?

 

I just have some problem forcing kids to be tested when the adults can weasel their way out of it

 

Woody Jr

That is true admistrators and teachers should be too, but especially the kids, your not seeing the big picture, its not only whats fair in life or fair on the playing field. Who cares if it is unfair to a kid if you save his life?

 

Are we going to test the teachers, coaches, administrators?

 

I bet their unions would fight it right?

 

I just have some problem forcing kids to be tested when the adults can weasel their way out of it

 

Woody Jr

If you're not doing anything wrong why be afraid?

 

Steroids are dangerous not only to the person taking them but to those around that person becaose of increased emotional reactions.

 

If a person isn't smart enough to stay off of this garbage on their own then I have no problem with someone else forcing the issue.

First off it should be the KHSAA that pays for this testing or (tax dollars)

Second when a player tested positive it should mean right then he is guilty lock him up and throw away the key. Test and re-test with more extensive means. And yes in the event of it being true there should be something set up with counslers, doctors, etc. I personally don't mind a bit my tax dollars going toward drug testing, not only to level the playing field but also to invest in the future of these kids, you never know what you could prevent by allowing this to happen. Yeah sports alone do keep alot of kids comming from troubled back grounds out of trouble, but sometimes they need special attention. I think it would be a good idea for the khsaa to do this but not only for steroids all drugs.

 

At over $100 a pop it's a good thing we have all that extra tax money laying around! Here's a thought, why don't parents get involved in their kids lives so they know what their kids are doing. If your child is getting huge then you might want to check for signs to see if they are taking them or you as a parent have them tested!

I have no problem with testing for steroids, drugs or anything else inappropriate for kids. Like stick1 and All Tell said...if you know what's going on in your kids lives, you shouldn't be worried. And if he or she is worried, I'd be worried!

 

These substances are illegal. There's already random drug testing, so I don't see what the issue is about adding steroid testing.

 

At this point NJ is the state doing this. As far as I know, KY has no plans to add steroid testing.

 

But if they did, what about this as far as costs. If your kid is tested and comes up clean, the state pays. However, if your kid comes up positive, you pay.

Keep in mind...these adults/teachers are of age and these kids are minors. If you don't stop it now a kid could ruin his life before he even knew better.

There is no way there can ba a good argument against this.