I don't understand the big deal. Sure, he's expected to be a role model (although whether he accepts this is his choice). But taking a bong hit isn't that bad. With the US slowly decriminalizing marijuana, isn't it about time that we stop making a big deal when a person is caught with pot? If anything, I would be more worried that Phelps is hurting his lungs than him breaking the law. But a few bong hits aren't going to hurt him.