What it means to be a professional athlete.
by redfox54 on Feb 9, 2012 9:17 PM EST
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Dear Maniacs,
This is not just another Condit/Diaz thread. This is an example of how Diaz shouldn't act. This isn't about the endless conversation of whether Diaz won for pushing the pace or Condit won because he out-pointed Diaz. That fight is over.
As much as I am sure you all have your opinions on whether or not to legalize certain drugs. Marijuana being one of the most controversial. After reading most of the thread on the statement released today about Nick Diaz testing positive for Marijuana, I found myself questioning things about the attitude towards Mixed Martial Arts. The direction fighters want to go in in terms of the reaction they get from the public is simple. Fighters don't want to be presumed as thugs. Fighters aren't these dumb, redneck, strong guys that can't put a sentence together. Don't get me wrong, it is perfectly okay to be dumb, a redneck and strong. Even being a thug has its perks. But some people have to understand that if they want this sport to grow, you can't have people saying, "No biggie, Diaz tested positive again for weed." Let me tell you why.
Frankly, sports businesses such as the MLB, NFL, etc. have recently put such a big hammer down on illegal drugs and steroids. Obviously Diaz will receive most likely a 6 month or one year ban from the NSAC, but these guys have to learn something if they want to make more money. I personally found it entertaining that Diaz was talking a whole lot of trash during the fight. Thats a part of sports. Don't get me wrong. I love sports. I live for sports. But I respect sports. I respect these guys that fight for their families to put food on the table. The legalization of drugs is something to be spoken about to your local congressmen. Whether I am for or against it is a whole other story and conversation.
This article is meant to share an idea. An idea that has a professional fighter, you have to respect the rules. You have to just respect the game. There will always be the "bad boys" in sports. I see more people complain about guys missing weight than doing an illegal drug. I don't care what the side effects are. Both you can't do. Its as simple as that. Many people in this world smoke weed. There is no doubt. I would even say about 50% of you Maniacs enjoy weed. I am not saying you guys are at fault. But these guys are professional athletes. And it must be understood why it is important that no matter what area you come from, you still have to abide by the rules. And if you don't, you're career will suffer. If you can't "Deal with this sh*t" Then don't deal with it. Sit at home. He should know better plain and simple.
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I don't think it is about whether it is legal or not....
it is about WHO GIVES A FUCK!
If some dude wants to smoke a natural occurring vegetation that alters his state of consciousness to perceive and experience his life, environment and self in a different manner and is causing harm to ABSOLUTELY NO ONE…..WHO GIVES A FUCK.
Marijuana does not enhance performance(ok maybe your a little better at Undisputed) and it sure as shit would not be beneficial to be high during a fight.
The general public’s view of natural drugs is so ridiculous and almost criminal in itself. Take some time to educate yourself(not the author of this fan post, just people in general) on the subject and not listen to the bullshit our sponsored fucking government tells you.
This is this dude’s job and life here. And to take it from him for a variable that has zero impact on his job is insane. This world just might be a better place once all the Nixon feed babies are gone.
Don't make me swing on you bro
All I'm saying is that if thats the problem then talk to the senate. Rules are rules.
No matter how much weed may not affect performance its against the rules. Diaz signed the contract. He should have known better.
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Start your open minded study of drugs here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_mD6_oFpc0
Don't make me swing on you bro
What if
Marijuana is an illegal drug only due to ignorance to medical science and political social-scaping? Because it’s been scientifically proven many times that it does not give you cancer or any long-term health effects, nor does it truly give you any sort of “enhancement” in a fight. If anything, it can intensify physical pain, make you drowsy, and depending on the level of cdc it can make you bleed easier.
Calling it a ped and linking it to anabolic steroids is like taking a child abuser and giving him a smaller sentence than someone who was guilty of tax evasion on accident. (btw that happens quite a lot in the real world, outside of my hypothetical analogy). It should be treated as if there are traces of alcohol found in the athlete’s blood system in sports, but it’s more political than you think. Fucking michael phelps smokes weed, even carl sagan did and religiously promoted it as well. I mean, Joe Rogan is probably high as shit when he’s announcing the suspension of a fighter who’s been caught on weed…double fucking standard.
Why do all these successful and intelligent people smoke weed anyway? Why is it only people who are more likely to conform to the tv or believe politicians/status quo blindly without personal investigation? Would you believe the government if they told you that rich people pay more taxes than the middle class? (they really really don’t, mitt romney: 13.5% tax rate, me, small business owner, : 37% effective tax rate)
Maybe it’s because most people never think for themselves.
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