May 31, 2011 12:00 AM
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60 Minutes/Vanity Fair Poll June Edition
- Prosecuting athletes for "cheating" is...
Most Americans have seen or heard reports, many of which have been seen on "60 Minutes," about athletes that cheated or lied about cheating. Only 21 percent think that prosecuting athletes for cheating or lying about it is money well spent. Which means that an overwhelming majority (almost 3 out of 4) think that it is a big waste of money to go after them in court. It turns out that the court of public opinion in America has caught on to these athletes already. Their verdict cost no money, but it did cost the athletes their most valuable possession: their integrity and reputation.
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