Michael Phelps / A-Rod

I was really sad when I heard that Michael Phelps was caught using drugs. He is an amazing swimmer, and I, along with many others, looked up to him as a role model. It is also disappointing to hear that the baseball player Alex Rodriguez used steroids to enhance his performance. The Media, of course, has a right to report these stories; after all, it is their job. There are many ways for athletes to "let loose" and celebrate without using drugs. Since the use of performance enhancing drugs is illegal, professional athletes are obviously not entitled to use them. People like Michael Phelps and A-Rod must make responsible, healthy decisions to create a positive public image for themselves. Hopefully the negative attention they are getting will help them learn from their mistakes and make better choices in the future.