What If They Held a Kangaroo Court and Nobody Cared?

This morning the fact that Lance Armstrong had quit fighting the USADA inquisition and been stripped of his titles was all over the news. Someone being interviewed opined that clearly he was guilty or he would never have backed down.

"Clearly," I thought. Clearly the interviewee has never been subjected to the level of absurdity, harassment and manipulation Lance and his family have been facing. Lance has always had a good reputation here in Austin, and I've never heard anything that sounded like a valid reason to go after him.

Just another media circus and attack by those who feel victimized by circumstances. Unless proven otherwise. That's been my take on it all along. Sadly, our country has taken the basis for our justice system-- innocent until proven guilty-- and stood it on its head. "Guilty until proven innocent, and maybe even then."

So I wasn't the least bit surprised to find that Lance has released a statement explaining that, indeed, the whole thing is a kangaroo court (and not even a legitimate one), and that he doesn't care what the people running it think.

Good for you, Lance. I'm gonna go buy some Live Strong bracelets and give them away.

Read Lance's statement here.

Gabby Douglas, You Rock

Gabby, you rock. You're awesome. Whether you get gold or not.

However you want to do your hair is perfect. Whatever you choose to wear is great (and you have totally rocked those outfits). Anyone who thinks the Olympics is about the color of an outfit is loco.

Ignore the people who criticize such things. Their words say a lot about them... and nothing about you.

I have heard a lot of people, both with my own ears and via social media, talk about you. Everyone loves you, respects you, is awed by your accomplishments, and thinks you are doing a great job both as yourself, and representing the USA.

As far as I'm concerned, you could wear a Chinese outfit, You'd still rock, and I'd still be both grateful and proud you are representing me.

Thanks to you, and to everyone competing on behalf of the USA.