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<blockquote data-quote="ncurd" data-source="post: 868526" data-attributes="member: 72205"><p>I've no problem with him serving his ban and competing again (and winning) there has to be a level on any charge where someone deserves to come back. If he'd been twice banned as a professional (the first ban was before he was pro and was quashed) he should of served a life ban. 4 years however was entirely reasonable especially as he then acted as whistle blower.</p><p></p><p>However that said being allowed to return doesn't mean he gets the instant respect from the fans and they are fully within their rights to boo. Gatlin and others may not like it but he tainted his own brand and the reality is despite his ban many don't want him to win. He has to accept that it will take a very long time for people to accept him probably beyond his career considering his age. Be content he can compete and win then just live with it. Actions have consequences his is he couldn't compete for 4 years, probably can't command endorsement money like he once did and that crowds don't like him. Considering he still probably earns more than the rest us thats a pretty small price to pay.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ncurd, post: 868526, member: 72205"] I've no problem with him serving his ban and competing again (and winning) there has to be a level on any charge where someone deserves to come back. If he'd been twice banned as a professional (the first ban was before he was pro and was quashed) he should of served a life ban. 4 years however was entirely reasonable especially as he then acted as whistle blower. However that said being allowed to return doesn't mean he gets the instant respect from the fans and they are fully within their rights to boo. Gatlin and others may not like it but he tainted his own brand and the reality is despite his ban many don't want him to win. He has to accept that it will take a very long time for people to accept him probably beyond his career considering his age. Be content he can compete and win then just live with it. Actions have consequences his is he couldn't compete for 4 years, probably can't command endorsement money like he once did and that crowds don't like him. Considering he still probably earns more than the rest us thats a pretty small price to pay. [/QUOTE]
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