Tiger Woods recently apologized. He publicly apologized to his fans and to his wife and family. What I wonder is if he is sorry that he cheated on his wife numerous times, or is he sorry that he got caught?
Personally, I found his apology to be very insincere. He seemed like he was reading a speech that was professionally written for him. It also seemed like he was coached on how to deliver the speech: when to look up, who to look at, voice inflection, etc.
He states the he believed "normal rules didn't apply" to him, the he was "entitled". I think that is the heart of the problem. Many celebrities and sports stars feel that same entitlement, I believe.
I am also angered by the spotlight that the media is giving to the mistresses of Tiger Woods. I don't believe these women deserve any attention for their acts. They knew he was married and therefore I believe they gave up any rights they may have been entitled to in such a situation. While I blame Tiger for this mess, these women are also to blame. If no one had agreed to sleep with a married man, there would be no story here.
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Candace I could not agree more with you on Tiger's staged apology. Anyone that has to read an apology from a piece of paper and not speak from their heart, is not very believable. If you are truly sorry for what you have done, you will speak with feeling by speaking from your heart. It did appear that he was coached on when to and who to look at during certain periods of his speech.
ReplyDeleteI firmly believe that it takes two to tango. These ladies knew Tiger Woods was a married man, but it certainly didn't stop them. They are coming forth just to get the fame and some settlement dollars, not taking into consideration the lives they have forever changed.
Hello Candace,
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! It seemed really fake and insincere to me as well. All of these celebrities and politicians think they aren't supposed to follow the same moral principles as the rest of us.
Just think of what a mockery Bill Clinton made of the entire U.S. with all of his extra-marital affairs while serving as president. The most disturbing thing about that whole situation is the way his wife stood by him. I don't know about you all, but if my husband ever cheated on me- it would be "see ya later, loser!"
Adultery has sure become a hot topic in recent years. Talk to you later,
Sarah
I didn't hear Tiger's apology, however I agree with you ladies, that an apology should come straight from the heart. I used to work with military men in the Air Force, I was a civilian, their secretary, and I admired the men who spoke well of their wives and children. I had some who I know cheated on their wives when they were away on their "TDY" business trips, they would be so bold to talk about it in the office. I had no respect for them. But the guys who would speak nice things about their wives, they had all my respect. They were the BIGGER men to me, a young 23 year old. I was not impressed by the "cheaters" although I think they were trying to make themselves look like macho men or Don Juan's, but not to me.
ReplyDeleteHello Candace,
ReplyDeleteThat was not a sincere apology and think that the only people he owes an apology to is his wife, her mother, his kids, and his mother. There are many people who cheat and you learn from your misktakes. We have Presidents, government officials, and senators who do this everyday. This is not uncommon and I think he hurt himself more that help.
Hmmm... a professional athlete fooling around one his wife and getting caught. Problem is that today everything these athletes do are media fodder. If we quick taking notice of them and just enjoy the game, we wouldn't hear this. Good subject for your blog.
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