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I am not going to stand in judgment of Lance Armstrong beyond the facts. I've read a couple of his books and closed the covers with feelings of respect for all he had accomplished despite life's adversities. He 'never quit' and persevered. That stands on it's own IMV.
I wear on my wrist "livestrong" and have since my SIL died of cancer 7 years ago at the age of 53. My son who was 16 at the time, bought all the family members one to remind us of what Karen fought for. Lance Armstrong lives that way.. it's more than a slogan to many of us.. it's a reminder to seize the day.
IMO, this has become a witch hunt at this point. Why such disdain for Lance.. if he has been tested 500 times and results show no abuse.. why not leave it at that? Who gains from bringing Lance Armstrong down? Maybe he doped, maybe he didn't... but many others who have been at the top of their sport do too. If tested and caught cheating, they have to answer to it.
On a sidenote.. one of my first jobs was working for an amateur sports organization. In my position, I got an inside look at the politics / power grabs in amateur sports. I lost all respect for the USOC, IOC and NGB's ... it's all about power -- money and being the top dog and not grassroot / amateur sports (this does not apply to the countless wonderful volunteers that DO believe in grassroot sports -- they are the heart and soul).
Lance Armstrong knows the truth -- he'll be the judge of his character. I understand the toll both emotionally and financially litigation can cause. Sometimes, you have to cut your losses, regroup and focus on the next mission...
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