Mr. Michael Vass is a contributing author.

Well it’s about time that a comment, and better yet a response came from NASCAR. I have spoken several times now that a zero tolerance stance should be taken against NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Aaron Fike. It seems that my thoughts were finally understood.

For those that are unfamiliar with the Craftsman Truck series, or this driver, Fike was arrested in possession of what is reported to be heroin and drug paraphernalia. It has been, and continues to be, my position that he needed to be made an example of. Drug use cannot be tolerated or have a blind eye turned to. Scandals in baseball, and the tragedy that is the current wrestling world’s bane are just part of the reason. Ultimately, sports figures are role models to some, and this is a message the kids don’t need to hear.

While it’s taken almost a week, NASCAR has come to the same conclusion. The announced that Fike, and his fiancée crew member have both been suspended indefinitely. While I would have taken a stronger stance, barring him from the sport pending being proven innocent of the charges, I feel this makes a statement. Why it took so long I cannot answer.

There are many things in the world we cannot protect kids from, or prevent them from doing. At the same time we should have no tolerance for those that promote the most dangerous and illegal activities to the youth. At least that’s what I think, and NASCAR finally came to the same thought.