So, of course, one the picture began to surface the world, he was arrested on and a lot of his endorsements were taken away from him and so on. Well, when signing on to the Internet and going straight for cnn.com, it's an article about Phelps saying his charges were dropped. What the heck?!? Like, seriously?
This man is seen with a bong, admitted he was the one in the picture and he's off the hook? Police say they have no evidence marijuana was in his body. Read. ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?
This is where race becomes involved; not being biased or judgmental, but I truly feel this is a racial issue. This Olympian, one who represents the whole United States is off the hook for marijuana, whereas, if it were another person, per say, an African-American man, he would be charged, lose his endorsements, labeled as a negative role model, the whole nine yards. The judicial system would have no problem locking him up and possibly searching to find other things to charge him with. But, here Michael Phelps is, admitted to the bong in his hand, photo'd (there's your proof) and let off the hook!?!?
Please, I know "life isn't fair," but does this seem right? How can you represent a whole country, break a law and get away with it? Now, watch something happen with an African-American male and they lose their whole career. I am a bit disturbed right now! I truly would not want this man, this Olympian representing my country, now he thinks he can get away with his mistakes because he's "Michael Phelps." He should be ashamed of himself!
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