Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
"She made a mistake a monumentally idiotic mistake but she knew the rules she decided to break the rules and it's not like it's an immoral rule like when Martin Luther King decides to break an immoral rule that's something we fight for." — Akaash Singh
"The rule is dumb but the rule is dumb too. I'll give you a perfect example once like I was on a fucking sitcom... and I went to my boys bachelor party... I didn't know my not lines that well and I did shitty that week on set... I fucked up that's known for my own. I shouldn't have been partying that weekend... And I got fired from that show." — Andrew Schulz
"The punishment was a 30-day suspension that was the punishment for the crime and we agree the punishment is disproportionate we agreed this is a lot for weed it's a stupid rule and she got away to another four years that seems like it is the way it is but it's fucking cruel." — Alexxmedia
The podcast clip delves into the controversy surrounding an Olympic athlete's disqualification due to testing positive for cannabis. Speakers express a general consensus that marijuana should not be considered a performance-enhancing drug, highlighting that its use could potentially hinder performance, especially in endurance sports, rather than benefit it. The discussion points out the perceived hypocrisy in sports regulations, where substances with potential performance advantages (like certain legal supplements or undisclosed substances used by competitors) are permitted, while cannabis faces strict penalties.
A significant portion of the conversation focuses on personal responsibility versus the perceived irrationality of the rules. While acknowledging the athlete broke established rules, the speakers question the proportionality of the punishment, particularly the forfeiture of Olympic dreams and potential career opportunities. They debate whether the rules themselves are outdated and should be re-evaluated in light of increasing cannabis legalization and societal acceptance. The expulsion from the relay team, even after the initial suspension period, is also debated as an additional layer of punishment.
Ultimately, the speakers advocate for a re-evaluation of anti-doping policies, specifically concerning cannabis, suggesting that such a punitive approach to a substance with no clear performance enhancement is detrimental to athletes and the integrity of sports. They hope that this incident will serve as a catalyst for rule changes, ensuring that future athletes are not subject to such disproportionate consequences for perceived minor infractions.