Comments on: Andrew Sullivan: How Fair Are Running Prosthetics?

By: Kingnation13

Kingnation13 — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:23:00 +0000

Katt Williams touched on this subject a few years ago in one of his comedy acts. Google Katt Williams Tink-Tink.

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 05:08:00 +0000

And then there’s the hilariously sad difficulty in getting athletes to wear equipment that’s in their best interest. Eye visors for example…

By: USHA#17

USHA#17 — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 02:18:00 +0000

Glasses? As in Olympic watch making? I suppose I left off my /s’s. Except in of course in the case of our French friend.

By: Quisp

Quisp — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:44:00 +0000

there’s a difference between using technology (e.g. prosthetics, eyeglasses) to correct a deficiency (e.g. no legs, poor eyesight) and using technology to enhance normal functioning.

By: okto

okto — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:13:00 +0000

right. its almost as if the sullivans position is that if pistorius sets a world record, everybodys gonna wanna be a double amputee. and thats cheating.

brilliant.

By: USHA#17

USHA#17 — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:01:00 +0000

Agree about the deserving the notary but his misfortune is just that. It should not effect record related competitions.

Now back on topic, if his skating abilities were improved by the prosthetic(s) should he be allowed in a professional league (a la Dempsey)? Would prosthesis use spread like steroid use? Amputate a leg, get a $15M signing bonus? How would knee braces fit in this picture?

Back off topic, what about a soccer player (worse a French player) adding a metal plate in his head for butting balls?