Prior to his confession, I thought David Millar was an overpaid cry baby. He always had something to whine about. However, I was impressed how he dealt with this event. Granted, he confessed while being interrogated by the police, but he seemed to handle it in a much more mature manner than he had previously displayed.

I think a lifetime ban is too severe for a first time offender. Who hasn't f'ed up at some time in their life? However, guys like Dario Frigo annoy the crap out of me. He screwed up at the Giro, gave a tearful song and dance, came back to the peloton... and got busted for the same thing a few years later. Yes, it was his wife who got caught with the drugs, but I doubt anybody would believe they weren't for Dario (and maybe others). He's the type of loser who should get a lifetime ban plus a good, hard kick in the chamois.