The topic of my exploratory paper is on whether performance enhancing drugs should be legalized in sports around the world or not. Athletes both professional and amateur have stepped in to what has been known as the era of performance enhancers. Some say it has tainted our nation’s pastime, baseball and others believe it could be an advance in the medical world for the greater good of sports. It is obvious that there are two viewpoints on this topic, either for or against the use of these drugs. However, the perspectives on why or why not is what I will be diving into. The first group’s perspective on why there should not be performance enhancers is because it tarnishes the respect for the game and cheats god given natural talent. The second group believes athletes should use these drugs for health reasons and to help solidify athlete’s health after their careers are over. The third party that I’m going to dive into believes that athletes should use the drugs because it takes each sport to another level and if these athletes are adults and want to do that to their bodies then they should be allowed. The last position that most parents and adults take on the issue is the fact that seeing superstars take these drugs affects our youth into believing that that is the only way to attain success. This issue has a very significant effect on parents, pro athletes, the medical world, and children around the world. I personally believe that performance enhancing drugs should be legalized as long as they are emitted by a medical staff and in healthy dosages.
Cody, you have chosen an arguable issue and have identified two different positions for and two positions against use of performance enhancing drugs. You might consider specifying what you mean by taking "each sport to another level" - what does this mean and who wants it? Also, what exactly are the "health reasons" ? You need to clarify that, especially in light of the view that these drugs may have long-term negative effects on health and psyche of athletes. Also, make sure you do not reveal your own bias in essay 3, which only explores the existing views. You will reveal your position in the the proposal/policy paper (essay4). Hope this helps!
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