Juxtaposition

By mw2828, Section MLB
Posted on Tue Jan 30 2007 at 12:12 AM EST
More on: Derek Jeter, athletes, Stop giving Lattimer steroids (all tags)

 Intellectuals often complain about the double standard athletes are granted in society. Professional players lose their distinction as citizens, American Royalty. However, many never stop to consider the treacherous position this circumstance drops our sports stars into. An individual can become easily entrapped in celebrity, and those who maintain their character in our cutthroat culture deserve to be commended for their courage, and conviction.  

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