Arnold Schwarzenegger should be proud!
"brotherhood of those who pump iron."
Weider Nominated for the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize
Recognized for Promotion of Peace Through Sport
When Ben and his brother Joe created the IFBB in 1946, they had two priorities-the promotion of bodybuilding and assurance that the IFBB would be free from political, racial, and religious prejudices. The IFBB was created to unite countries in the spirit of friendship and sport as noted in the IFBB Constitution:
"In sport there are no limitations, no barriers of race, religion, politics or culture. In sport, we are in touch with each other. BODYBUILDING IS IMPORTANT FOR NATION BUILDING."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A28592-2001Dec11?language=printer, [excerpts]
Even the mundane details of Moussaoui's life -- down to joining a gym and opening a bank account -- take on new significance when laid side by side with the movements of the Sept. 11 hijackers. [snip]Moussaoui, beefy and outspoken, tried to blend into Norman's university scene, dressing like an American student, playing computer games and working out at the student gym. He made some acquaintances in his short stay there, including some at the local mosque.
i'd agree with you if it wasnt for all the drugs that make the bodybuilders.
sports do bring nations together, like the olympics do. but even the olympics are becoming a farce because of all the drugs. bodybuilding is nothing but drugs.