You have no doubt seen plenty of air time on Tiger Woods these past few weeks. It seems that every time I turn around there is more information coming to light or simply a repeat of what has already been uncovered.
It is truly troubling to think that the general public actually thinks this is any of their business. Tiger Woods has made it to where he is today not because of, or in spite of his sexual desire and activity, but rather because of his incredible talent and skill in playing the age old game of golf.
In spite of his alleged indiscretions, he still remains the best golfer the world has ever seen. It would truly be a loss to the sport and its spectators if he were to retire and disappear as a result of the pressure generated by an overly fixated media.
It is a sad time in which we live when actual news stories get bumped from the evening news and replaced with speculation and gossip, the likes of what we read in a tabloid paper at the grocery store.
Perhaps its time we curtailed our voyeuristic tendencies and concentrated instead on making our selves better people.
Let us remember that the people we come to idolize, are just people. Being good enough at something to become recognizable for it, doesn't mean that we at the same time become saintly. So stop being so shocked when famous people give in to temptation, (or are accused of it) and remember that it happens everywhere and every day to regular people too.
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