>>I agree 110% on the role models aspect, but I am talking about pressure in lower level athletics when these kids "see" what cretins like Bonds and Giambi are doing with these drugs. They start thinking they may have to go this route just to compete at the next level because others are gaining (an unfair) advantage by doing this. We saw this with the first generation of steroids especially at the collegiate level. Tony Mandarich?
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>Mark,
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>This stuff has been around for more years than you realize. Back in the '60s, when I was in high school, our basketcall coach gave us these pills, before important games.
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>I don't, however, think so much that it's the kids, as it is the parents and coaches. The parents want the kids to succeed. The coaches want to win because their jobs depend on it.

Good points. It all boils down to "follow the money.." :(