Quote Originally Posted by Weedhound
THEREFORE.....while I completely understand Rusty's point and believe in the integrity of it, I must expose mysyelf as the true me and reanswer the question the way I feel now.

1. He needs to be MUCH more private about what he does. (And in his future.....this may include drug testing for him which is what you get for getting caught )
but 2. No I certainly DONT expect him to stand up and say "Fuck you all, I smoke pot and am proud of it!" considering it's federally illegal. I wouldn't do it myself, I certainly don't expect him to.
3. Make sure your private life stays private and this include camera phone photos from "friends" especially if your employer has providen it. And in talking about private that means not caught for DUI eitherl.......) keep it PRIVATE..........
So, sorry I find myself doing a complete 180 and just learning something (rather unpleasant) about myself. Bummer. But there it is.
That's kinda harsh on yourself, Weedy...You are not in the same boat as Michael. He was being paid for his image, and he chose to let his guard down, and get caught.
You don't spend your workday going around to jr. high and high schools pimping good study habits, drive and determination, hard work and team ethics. (and Frosted Flakes) He does.

In signing a legal and binding contract he knew the game was to best represent his bosses, and to stay apart from any illegal or image-tarnishing activities.
He wasn't at home, kicking-back, and lighting a few bonghits when he was photographed. He was out in public, at a college party, and subject to all the scrutiny TMZ types can muster. Some athlete's contracts even restrict players from hazardous activities on their off-time. Like sky-diving, riding motorcycles, sleeping with Paris Hilton or debating politics with Rusty Trichome...

He knew his paycheck would be based on his performance. He knew exactly what was expected of him, as it's all laid-out in the contract. Damn near all of the pro sports have a morality clause, to protect the institutions integrity and image. If you can't represent...fuck it. You're fired, sold, traded...

He screwed-up, (broke the law and his contracts) and no ammount of petty justification makes it Kellogs fault that he is now labeled as an out-of-the-closet pothead. If you can't follow the moral guidelines in the contract you signed, don't sign the contract. I mean really...what else was he hired for? His acting skills? His handsomely-chiseled face? His well-proportioned body...? His perfect smile?
No...he's a gawky, goofy looking swimmer that can't act. He was hired for his image, which now, does not represent the morals of at least one company signing his paycheck. (as is their right)
Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on . Michael Phelps, Hypocrisy, & American Drug Policy Big Bong Theory By Sally Jenkins CN Source: Washington Post February 03, 2009 Washington, DC So Michael Phelps dove headfirst into the bong water. Is anyone really surprised, after all those laps? There has always been something submerged and escapist about the world's greatest swimmer. When presented with a chamber containing a hazy translucent liquid, he did what's become second nature to him. He buried his face in it. I'm just sorry I wasn't at that University of South Carolina house party Rating: 5