Escarabajo said:
Here is the confusion: First we need to discuss why you believe that all these guys (Manzano, Kohl, and Jacksche) are lying and then address you initial question.
Why do you believe they are lying? Tell us which sections of their confessions are not true? Let’s discuss this first please.
Thanks.
Where did you get this notion that I think they're lying? I have a problem with why they feel it necessary to expose it the way the do.
I did say Bernhard Kohl's statement is BS because it's too absolute and implies the winner of every race must be doping:
Premise: Impossible to win without doping
Premise: Cadel Evans wins Worlds
Conclusion: Cadel Evans must be doping
You see the flaw in his logic. If he had said it's difficult to win without doping, I would be less critical, but he said impossible; that's complete BS. Basically, he is saying Sastre, Contador, Menchov, Evans, and any other rider that has won recently is doping. Am I the only one that sees a problem with that?
As for Manzano, he exposed his entire team, leading to Operación Puerto. There were about 200 riders linked and most were cleared. I question his motives. I don't think his conscience got the best of him.
And Jakshe admitted his involvement. If he went any further, I'm unaware.
I think people are totally missing my point. I'm not disputing what they say. I'm simply saying I think it's bad for the sport, and I have a problem with why they do it.
In the past few years, doping has overshadowed the sport so much that the two have seemingly become synonymous, and I question if it's beneficial for so many riders, journalists, directors, etc to willingly air the dirty laundry the way they do. It should be handled internally while striving for a solution to the doping epidemic.