Michael Phelps and the photograph...who is the real villian?

I am amazed about the brouhuha over Phelps' picture trying pot. Kellog has thrown him out as their brnad ambassador- he may lose millions in endorsements as he is no longer seen as a role model.
Hmm..lets just put this in perspective. The guy is 23. He is an incredible athlete. A total of 14 golds over two Olympics speak not just to talent, but incredible dedication, discipline and focus. So, after that marvelous achievement in Beijing, he is at a party, has a couple of drinks and someone says, lets try some pot. Ok- I trained hard, I won 8 golds, I am exhausted and exhilirated, the next Olympics is another four years away, what a couple of smokes...I try it- and lo and behold- someone with their phone camera click...Suddenly, I am not a role model. Ooooo- this is so way out of line.
Really?
Cmon- really!! It is not like he is addicted. He took a smoke. Ok- so what? Guys- he is 23. He is an amazing athlete. He can try things. Give him some space. But of course, no. He is supposed to be a saint just because he is so good. When will we ever grow up and not hold our celebrities to double standards...
The real villian for me is the guy who sold the picture for a few dollars. What an absolute jerk! What did he get out of it? A couple of hundred bucks and busting Phelps....cool- well done man- I hope you are gloating right now just as all other paparazzi whose only motive in life is to make lives miserable for people.
This thing is such a sham.
Enough!
We have the economy to worry about. Lets concentrate on bigger and better issues.
Also, would a six month jail term be good for the photograph for invasion of privacy.
Did you say six years?!! I am good with that too actually....