What is it about his personality that you find lacking? His cockiness? But what top pro isn't cocky? For that matter, what top pro in any sport isn't confident of his/her abilities?

Lance is a charimastic (where is that spell checker when I need it) champion who has brought lots of publicity to a sport that's usually invinsible. His also done more than his share to help raise money (and awareness) for cancer research.

Why shouldn't Americans be rooting for Lance? Tell me what European country doesn't root for their own countrymen? You better believe the German are going to be rooting for Ullrich to beat Lance. Why do you think the TDF is so overloaded with French teams. The French want to see a Frenchmen win, although it's highly doubtful that it will happen this year.

As far as drug use, He may or he may not be using them. All I know is that he has yet to test positive.