Lance Armstrong was stripped of his record breaking and truly inspirational run of seven consecutive Tour de France victories by the fascists of the United States Anti-Doping Agency. This happened despite the fact that Lance has never failed a drug test, whether it by urine sample, drawn blood, or any other method of searching for cheaters. It happened because of an overly persistent and fool idealistic crusade by once agency to bring down a hero.
I am just here to say that, Mr. Armstrong, you won those seven championships whether the USADA says you did or not. You overcame life threatening cancer to win on of sports' most challenging competitions seven times. You are an inspiration for many people. Whether they are suffering from cancer, a cancer survivor, or simply another lump on a couch waiting for life to get started. You made me think that, if this guy can survive cancer and win seven major cycling races, what can I accomplish?
I don't blame you for growing tired of what you call "an unconstitutional witch hunt." That crap can grow tiring after thirteen years worth of accusations.
The head of the USADA Gestapo, Travis Tygart, claims to have "overwhelming evidence" that proves Armstrong's guilt. Why won't he say what that is? If he knows what will make us all believe that one of our greatest athletic heroes is a fraud why won't he spill the beans? Instead, he chooses to vilify himself and his organization under the guise of vigilante justice.
Despite overwhelming evidence against his cheating, you still claim he did. And you expect us to believe your claims? Show me the proof.
It's no secret that the cycling's performance enhancing drug cartel makes Major League Baseball's problems look like a high school pot dealer. Many, many riders, champions and schmucks alike, have tested positive for various types of PEDs. The sport clearly needs to be cleaned up. There are many very simple battles out there to win. But, Tygart continues to go after a high profile cyclist who has never tested positive for anything. They are armed with nothing but stories and accusations that may or may not have been forced out by the USADA itself.
Lance's statement really is the best way to describe how evil the USADA, and the WADA, can be. He claims that they break their own rules, ignores the pleas of a sport's governing body, and overall acts like the high and mighty judge in matters they really have no say in. It's no wonder that major American sports want nothing to do with these guys.
The fight is not over yet, the UCI (cycling's governing body) and the Tour de France still recognize Armstrong as the winner of those races. The USADA has to submit their case as to why they should wipe Armstrong's name from the record books. I presume that then all of Tygart's evidence will be made public and we can pass a little more informed judgement on the matter.
But, regardless, Lance Armstrong is a man who overcame impossible odds to accomplish one of the greatest feats in the history of sport. Reardless of what one annoying, self righteous bully says, you are still my champ, Lance.
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