The discussion in the Rasmussen thread made me think of this. It is something that I have considered for a while.
It is always said, and I think almost everyone agrees, that those returning from doping suspensions should have a second chance. But what exactly does that mean?
Does it mean that they should be allowed to sign with another team, even a top team, IF such a team offers them a contract? In other words, there is no so-called black list, and each team is free to decide whether it wants to hire this rider, as it is free to decide every rider it wishes to hire.
Does it mean that the teams are obligated to offer such a rider a contract? The same team the rider was on before, or another team? I can think of many reasons why a team may not wish to do so. And you surely can't force a team to sign a rider it doesn't want.
What does it mean to you, and what do you think it means in cycling?
Susan
It is always said, and I think almost everyone agrees, that those returning from doping suspensions should have a second chance. But what exactly does that mean?
Does it mean that they should be allowed to sign with another team, even a top team, IF such a team offers them a contract? In other words, there is no so-called black list, and each team is free to decide whether it wants to hire this rider, as it is free to decide every rider it wishes to hire.
Does it mean that the teams are obligated to offer such a rider a contract? The same team the rider was on before, or another team? I can think of many reasons why a team may not wish to do so. And you surely can't force a team to sign a rider it doesn't want.
What does it mean to you, and what do you think it means in cycling?
Susan