Allowing PEDs in sports

Increase physical capabilities and strength

Muscular strength could increase 5-10%

Serious harmful side effects, i.e. liver failure and high blood pressure

Sports integrity is compromised

"Olympic Spirit" would be lost

Sports is more than just winning and being the best

Wrong message is taught to kids

Doctors exposing athletes to risky and needless procedures

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Increased amount of professional level athletes

Professional athletes have a harder time separating themselves from amateurs

Lowers the diversity in sports entertainment

Too much equal competition