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So: A) Did the butcher in Irun deal in 'South American' beef? B) Has the 'South American' beef that enters Irun been tested for clenbuterol? C) Do all South American countries allow the use of clenbuterol? Sounds like "Pass the meat loaf' to me...

Let the good remain. You might not like seeing his mug involved with it all, but if it is doing some good for someone, let the government decide what to do with LA's take (whatever that may be) while he's sitting in the pen (if he is found guilty). The salaries of the CEOs of many nonprofits...

Unquestionably. Just leave his charity.

I'm no fan, but sometimes some good can come out of a bad thing. As we say in the music business, sometimes a Nazi can make you cry with his violin playing. Charity Navigator gives the LA Foundation three stars out of four. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=6570...

I don't think Jeffrey and 'Kenny Boy' had any defenders amongst the populace, though. May justice prevail!

Don't misunderestimate the political clout of the Texan political delegation in Washington. Dumber than a doorknob about global warming or natural selection, but politically savvy and in touch with their oil-loving electorate. LA is a Texan folk hero and - don't forget - biking buddies with Dubya.

Agreed. Then we'd have a truly competitive Vuelta through to the last day, instead of everyone with an eye on the Worlds missing the 3rd week.

We can be cynical, or we can believe that redemption is possible in life. He grew up a Mennonite, and even if one no longer practices the faith of one's childhood, the ethical lessons remain, and grow stronger with time. If having to lie to your own mother over a screwup of worlwide significance...

Sometimes a bike is much more than something to race or get fit on. Sometimes it's just for survival. Certainly keeps in perspective our 20 speed carbon fibre frames with titanium componentry and the drugs we take to be faster than our mates...