Michael Phelps cartoon published in poor taste

TO THE EDITOR:

The cartoon of Michael Phelps drawn by Alex Lee that appeared in the DTH Feb. 3 depicted him as a stoner brandishing his ""munchies"" was disrespectful and in extremely bad taste.

Phelps has dedicated his life to mastering his sport" which he has done better than anyone in the history of athletics.

How is it that the same man who made millions of Americans tune in to a sport that is rarely celebrated gave us tears of joy and the strongest sense of patriotism since the months following 9/11 is now being slammed as irresponsible?

The fact is that Phelps is one of the millions of Americans who have smoked marijuana.


Peter Helvie
Sophomore
Biology