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| Cops on Roids? A bad idea? |
Below is the link to the piece: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/12/hundreds_of_nj_police_firefigh.html
For Discussion:
- Do you think that it is inappropriate for police officers to take steroids or HGH for physical performance reasons?
- After all, the demand of the job often involve younger officers needing to be fast and strong enough to chase a suspect down and have the strength to subdue them might help them on the job.
- On the other hand, HGH and steroids when used inappropriately could lead to long term health complications and shortened life spans.
- Is anyone surprised by this story in the respect that some officers feel the pressure to be in shape like professional athletes do?
- Is the inappropriate use of steroids a burden on the NJ taxpayer since many municipalities are self-insured or does the potentail for shortened life spans ease the pension payout burden?
- Is "roid rage" a valid concern for citizens with cops taking steroids? Could it lead to police brutality?
- Libertarian argument: If an officer wants to gain an edge on the criminals why not let them use the stuff as long as they are aware of the risks?
