For all the years he was winning he was contiually tested and the authorities found nothing. Now after all these years they find something and strip him of his titles. Well, you can bet your bottom dollar had he been French he would have have been a modern day hero. Screw the French, Armstrong is a sports hero.
I think that is the key. Who knows if he found a way to take PEDs and pass drug tests. The RULES at the time were, if you pass the drug tests, you are good to go.
It’s like if the NFL went back and stripped older players of their sack records, by reviewing their sacks and taking away all of them that would be penalties under current rules.
Or NASCAR selectively banning drivers because they drove cars 10 years ago that don’t meet today’s standards.