This is another example of the "ends justify the means". The charity work does not change a iota of what he did in the sports arena. If that was possible, then for example a thief could take a good portion of his gains and invest on charity to undo other wrongs. In fact, in retrospect his charities can be easily seen as a tentative to buy favorable public opinion.
Re:Why winners become cheaters
by AndrewKemendo on Wednesday February 10, 2016 @03:42PM
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This is another example of the "ends justify the means".
Okay. So what's the problem? Consequentialism is a valid philosophical outlook.
> Consequentialism is a valid philosophical outlook.
It is also a sign of lack of character.
Re:Why winners become cheaters
by AndrewKemendo on Wednesday February 10, 2016 @08:54PM
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That's completely ridiculous and is extremely arrogant. I suggest you look into the writings of Iain King.
I couldn't care less about the world of sports - and I was a champion cyclist in college (RMCCC Silver medal 2006). Look what livestrong and the LA foundation did for cancer research and support.
Clearly beneficial.