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Chambers cheated opponents, relay team mates, sponsors, spectators and people like me who occasionally watch athletics on TV.
As for being a medal chance for GB - is that really a medal worth winning? You might as well allow him to complete the
100m on a motor bike. I don't see the difference.
Tim, Newcastle,
I wonder if a convicted pedophile, refused a job in a children's home after his release from prison, and having already apologised profusely for his earlier conduct, could appeal on the grounds of unreasonable restraint of trade?
Tim, Bordeaux, France
Ironically, this guy has represented Britain since. Now the usual culprits in the press got hold of it and are milking it. The BOA are using him as a scapegoat the way they have potrayed him worse than a murderer. In this democracy, people commit offences, serve the punishment and move on.
fred, london,
Many people signed agreement with their banks that they would pay a fine for unauthorised overdraft. Yet when they said the payment was unfair, the FSA is investigating it. Knowing that there is a law does not make the law fair. That is why I think Chambers should be allowed to race in China
Tom, London,
I find it ridiculous that everyone is getting so sanctimonious about Chambers going to the Olympics. He has done the crime and served his time, everyone deserves a second chance. I don't see anyone kicking up a fuss about Carl Myerscough going to the Olympics, and he took banned substances.
Adam, Brussels,
Oh come on, give up, haven't you ever heard of rehabilitation. They guy served his term, the world laws are such that he can compete and it is only the BOA who think they are better than everyone else. This attitude may be the reason why young british don't want to go into athletics.
John Morgan, Old Stratford, United Kingdom
I really hope he wins his case at least he was man enough to admit his offence and has served his time for the crime a life time ban is bit too much. good luck dwain
omo, essex,
This is not a legal question, neither is it specifically about Chamber's. What it is about is whether we as a nation want a proven drug cheat to represent us at the Olympics.
If he is allowed to compete, then it would disgrace our country and the Flag under which he performs.
Desmond, Barnstaple, Devon
The system is currently not joined up and so he should be allowed to run.
Karl Read, Sheringham, UK
If Chambers is the fastest over the distance in GB then he deserves to go. He's served his ban and so seserves his chance once again. Hope you win Dwain
Good Luck
Joe, St Helens, Merseyside
It's not restraint of trade because you don't get paid for competing in the Olympics and if he claims that not being allowed to compete in the Olympics affects his ability to sell himself for endorsements and advertising, let him produce one single potential sponsor.
Michael Coyle, Dublin, Ireland
Fingers crossed that natural justice will suffice and chambers goes as he should.
Good luck.
Graham Whittingham, Manchester, England