The continuing battle over genetically enhanced athletes in professional sports rose to a new level after the owners of various sports franchises voted on whether they believed genetic enhancements should become legalized in American sports. In an ironic turn of events the voting resulted in a 12-12-1tie, further complicating what should be done with the situation. Ever since the process of genetic enhancements was simplified and made safer, the question of whether they should be used in professional sports has risen. Some team owners and officials believe that certain enhancements such as improvements in speed and flexibility will not only make the game faster and more exciting but will also cut down on the amount of injuries that players sustain and the number of years they would be able to play. Many advocates of steroid use also believe that steroids only improve an athlete's strength and this does not mean that it will increase their skill in any manner.

Opponents of the enhancements argue that allowing for this new breed of enhancements is just like promoting steroids, something that representatives of all professional sports have taken a very strong stand against. They also say that genetic enhancements would transform sports from America's Pastime to an activity devoid of all skill. Aaron Niman, owner of the New York Knicks said that genetic enhancements would "be the most disrespectful act against all professional athletes, past and present." Players also fear that adding genetically enhanced athletes to the league will eventually lead to a country of sports filled with monstrous athletes who will eventually muscle them out of the world of sports. In the words of one athlete, "We work our whole lives to be where we are and perform at the optimal levels and some guys want us to play with some mutants. It just isn't right."