Why? Because I believe in a moral system and structure?  So I'm an idiot because I don't like to smoke pot?  And don't think its good for key people in our sport and that represent it are stoned or drunk and everyone else has to see it?  You think that makes our sport looks good to everyone else?
Holson, Yes it was a bit harsh.  And your right, there are a good number who don't represent our sport in that manner, but truth be told there are still plenty who do that others outside our community notice it.  Yes its in every sport, but skiing is smaller, and its more noticed when even 3-4 athletes would represent our sport in this way.
I'm sorry I think drugs are retarded, and chose not to be wasted any days of the week. I dont find it necessary to have fun.  If you have to drink or smoke, just to have something to do, do you think your life is that awesome?  I'm not saying people shouldn't smoke or drink, i dont condem them for it.  I just think there should be a higher level of responsibility in the public spotlight for the sport and various community of the sport.
It's like some things freeskier used to post up for every story.  It has much improved by the way.  They'd have like 30 some pictures of everyone being drunk and partying and 3 skier shots(the podium, one jump, one rail).  Like i noted...They dont do this anymore but used to.