On Feb 6, 1:31*pm, Andy > wrote:
> PeterL said...
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> > merryb > wrote in news:c2a88f45-c4ee-4dc9-99e8-
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> >> I'm so disgusted by the treatment by Kelloggs towards Michael Phelps.
> >> He made a mistake by letting someone take a picture of him while he
> >> was taking a bong hit, but this is ridiculous! It didn't enhance his
> >> performance, and it had nothing to do with his swimming abilities. I
> >> guess it's the image thing, but still, I'm boycotting Kelloggs.
> >> Kelloggs is a food manufacturing company, so I didn't label this as
> >> OT...Do any of you agree with me?
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> > No.
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> > As a swimming "star" he is a role model for kids. That's why his mug was
> > on the cereal boxes.
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> > If you're willing to have drug addicts pictures promoting cereal for
> > kids, why not have murderers and child molesters do it as well??
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> Peter,
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> Look at the bigger picture!
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> He doesn't have a career in swimming.
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> There's no "Disney in Water"!!! There's no pro swimming, period!
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> He got his medals and what's left to do?
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> Nothing.
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> Look at the pro sports drug conduct of players making millions and draw a
> fair comparison!
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> You're way off the mark!
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> Best,
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Exactly- look at Barry Bonds!