Synthesis

        Edward

        RW613

Synthesis

While some persons believe that most of the performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in competitive sports, others argue that the substances should be banned. Most of PEDs are harmful to human’s body. As Catlin (2012) illustrates, “most of these drugs are not innocuous; they have side effects, many of them serious and irreversible” (para. 4). It shows that many drugs can cause irreversible damage to the athletes. Even under the medical supervision, drugs that pose a major threat to health should be banned. As Mounk points out, “there are good reasons to ban those drugs that pose significant health risks even when taken under medical supervision” (para. 4). This shows that it is not controversial to ban drugs that can cause serious harm to humans. In my opinion, considering the purpose of competitive sports, and from the perspective of people-oriented, people not only should ban drugs that can cause major damage to the body of athletes, but also should ban drugs with side effects.

Reference:

Mounck, Y. (November 30, 2016). Ban what is dangerous, legalize what is not. Room for Debate: New York Times Online, Retrieved August 10, 2017.

Catlin, D. (August 7, 2012). Testing levels the playing field. Room for Debate: New York Times Online, Retrieved August 10, 2017.