Michael Phelps

This bong hit hoopla about Michael Phelps makes me really bummed out. First of all, who takes a camera photo and sells it in order to destroy someone (especially someone who is not pretty enough to get endorsement deals on any other terms than merit). Second, how is this at all a mark on Phelps' record? He won a ton of gold medals and clearly had diminished lung capacity. He's like a stoner with magical powers. He should be appreciated even more for getting up early enough to swim laps after a night of submarine sandwiches and philosophical discussions.