Wheaties or Weedies

On Sunday, one week ago, the swimming phenomenon, Michael Phelps, was caught smoking a bong. Apparently, he was at a party in some college town and someone took a picture of him. What I don't understand is why he would think no one would take of picture of that.

In my math class this past week, we've been discussing this "horrible" act. When I found out he had smoked pot, I did some research and discovered that if a swimmer is caught with drugs, even if it's their off season, they are banned from the sport for four years; therefore, no 2012 Olympics for Phelps. I think it's a pretty harsh rule, but when I found out Phelps only had a three month suspension, I though, "What?! That's it?" I understand that he's a college kid, and that after four years of continuous training, all he wants right now is to have fun. But, while getting high at that party, I think he forgot that he's a role model for young swimmers. I'm glad that Kellogg dropped him as an endorser; he deserved it. As for the three month ban from swimming, I wish it were more, but at least he got something. It wouldn't be fair to just let him off the hook just because he's Michael Phelps.

What do you think of the situation? Was his punishment fair?