Lance Armstrong’s doping incident has been a hot topic
shared throughout the world. The two blogs I analyzed focused on the concept of
doping based on the USADA's view. The blogs I analyzed depicted Armstong's doping in a positive manner including, Details of Doping Scheme Paint Armstrong as Leader, which used terms such as "successful", and in Lance Armstrong was the Very Best (at doping) Says USADA viewed doping as "improved stamina".
The first blog by Juliet Macur, included the pathos appeal in her blog by stating,
"The reinfused blood would boost the riders' oxygen-carrying capacity and improve stamina during the second of a Armstrongs seven Tour wins."
The second blog by Josh Voorhees demonstrated the use of pathos in the same manner as the first blog.The USADA states,
“The evidence
shows beyond any doubt that the US Postal Service Pro Cycling Team ran the most
sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has
ever seen".
The pathos technique was applied in each blog to create an emotional tie when addressing the doping situation. By attaching positive characteristics to the doping incident, readers are able to view doping in positive way.
What is your view about Lance Armstrong's doping incident? Are you persuaded that there is a positive aspect about doping?
I do not necessarily agree with doping, but I really like that people are seeing his act as a positive thing. The fact that he got his awards taken away was just beyond me. I still find Armstrong to be an amazing inspiration, and he is still a champion in my eyes. I'm sure he is not the only person to have doped up, he just got caught. LIVESTRONG!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the good that came from the incident is that he became a positive figure and inspiration for people and the Livestrong campaign. I agree with stripping him of his medals and the such because using dope to increase performance is a form of cheating and although other people did it as well it should not be praised. He artificially enhanced his performance and it should be noted that he did so. Is he still a decent guy and still the face of a great campaign? Sure, he can still stand for something that is a big deal, but he did cheat, and it was right for him to deal with the negative consequences.
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