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06-20-2006, 01:55 PM
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You read Bill Simmons' column, right? Or was it Scoop's?
Either way, Simmons had a really good inclusion about how Bias' death served as a giant anti-drug, and more to the point, anti-coke ad during the late '80s.. Being a young dude, I didn't have the privilege of being around to see him play, but the story is still astounding to me for the fact that no one's totally positive that Bias even had a drug problem; he just got carried away while partying one night, and POOF - he's gone.. Wild stuff. 
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06-20-2006, 02:01 PM
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I remember hearing a little theory about Bias and his death. It was assumed that Bias did not have a drug problem, but once he got drafted then a certain dealer knew he was going to have bank to spend on cocaine. Well the dealer wanted Bias to get hooked so that he could make a big score. Apparently the coke was free and Bias obviously took too much. The dealer was looking to make a meal ticket out of Bias. I have no clue if this is true, but it seems logical.
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06-20-2006, 02:07 PM
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I'm sure nobody pointed a gun to his head to do the white garbage. It was a bad decision on his part, one many of us have mad and got away with. Unfortunately he didnt. Like many other regular people, he died because his heart was not strong enough to withstand the effects of the drug.
Cocaine is very bad news and sad to say I have a few good friends hooked on the stuff. Its just a matter of time before it kills them.
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06-20-2006, 03:37 PM
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06-20-2006, 05:40 PM
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06-20-2006, 05:57 PM
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I am ashamed to admit I have used it before. One summer about 8 years ago I dated a very rich Skidmore girl who was into it and I dabbled in it because it was there and free. I had some good times on it but I knew that garbage would never get the best of me. I havent done it one time since. My friends and coworkers have tried to tempt me on special occasions but no way. Never going near it. I have enough to deal with the horses.
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06-20-2006, 05:59 PM
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The important thing is that you don't do it anymore. Everyone makes mistakes....I will say that people would be shocked if they knew just how many people still do the stuff. This isn't the 80's but it has picked up a bit in the last 5 years.
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06-20-2006, 06:04 PM
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Even that summer, when she wasnt around, I wouldnt go looking for it. Never got into drugs for obvious (smart) reasons. I was a big drinker back in my twenties, but even then I knew there would come a day when I could easily give the booze up. When I hit 30, I pretty much stopped doing anything that made me feel like crap the next day. Life is too short to waste days being hungover. Last time I was drunk was at my bachelor party one year ago, Belmont Stakes day 2005. I felt so pitiful for 2 days after, I swore I wouldnt get drunk for a very long time and I have stuck by it.
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06-20-2006, 06:01 PM
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__________________
 Seek respect, not attention.
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06-20-2006, 06:11 PM
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06-20-2006, 06:20 PM
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LOL Joe, I like to focus all my attention on one vice, I dont need 3 vices. Trying to not bet every weekend is a struggle for me. I wont kid ya, theres not a card at Belmont or Saratoga or Santa Anita that I couldnt find at least 1 or 2 horses that I want to play.
For instance, I look at Thursday's card at Belmont and my old pal All Hail Stormy is entered. What to do, what to do!
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