Nick D'arcy out of Beijing Olympics

I have just been reading the various comments on the decision to kick Nick D'arcy off the Australian Olympic Swimming team. It is interesting to view people's attitudes that in fact he has been treated unfairly and that his behaviour outside of swimming should not have any affect on his ability to swim for Australia. Mmmm, interesting.
I believe we should all take responsibility for our actions. If there is an unpleasant situation arising, rather than pointing the finger and saying it's not fair, it's time to take a good hard look at oneself and ask, "How did I create this!" This question could be asked of short term situations, such as Nick D'arcy's, or perhaps even your long term situation - how did I get to this point in life!
I am passionate about athletes being better role models for the benefit of the whole community. Athletes represent their sport whether they are in the sporting arena, at training, or out on the town. They invariably have signed contracts agreeing to represent their sport and to avoid disrepute. When things go wrong, and they attract negative attention, they are in fact breaking their contract and will have to face the consequences.
If you are siding with the likes of Nick D'arcy, Ben Cousins, Wayne Carey, Barry Hall, etc and think he should be given a second chance, where else in life do you have that attitude. When you are competing in your sport for the gold medal, there is NO second chance. You have to perform on the day. Why not get in the habit - live like there is no second chance, because maybe you won't have one!!