The Unenhanced Performance Is not Worth Testing For

So what are they advocating? that we dont test for HGH simply because there are more dangerous/relevant drugs that athletes might be using? I find it irrelevant whether or not HGH actually improves performance...it could make athletes perform worse and I still think it should be tested for if possible..why? It is the intent of the athlet which is of utmost importance..they dont take HGH thinking that IT WONT help them. Thier intent is to cheat and that is why they should be punished if it is found in thier system (barring some reasonable and logical excuse i suppose). If we say that it shouldent matter simply because HGH doesnt help thier performance, then we might as well say that you not actually a cheater unless you get caught...it pretty much follows the same bad logic.

I think most people would agree that if they can test for growth hormone, then they should.

There are many types of "advantages" in sports. The "cosmetic" improvements while using human growth hormone could intimidate other athletes. When the difference between a gold and a silver is hundredths of a second, everything matters.

Or they could just give up and even it out by having everyone take steroids.