[the_doc]

IMHO, you guys are overreacting. Lance is just trying to avoid a useless and perhaps even counterproductive politicizing of athletics.

(Lance's stature as an athlete might give him a podium, but no thoughtful person would say that this gives him special credibility. Besides, his pro-American stance would not further the discussion.)

[the_doc]

I forgot to mention that Lance does not like the war; I think he would have preferred the UN approach, with a much longer inspection interval.

(Seven percent of FReepers agree with Lance, of course.)

But at least Lance is pretty much keeping his mouth shut. In this regard, he has better instincts than most other celebrities.