Tiger Woods Injured in Car Crash

[Beach Runner]

I think that public figures who put themselves in positions as role models (and portray themselves as such) owe the public an apology when they fail. I also think they need to display the appropriate values for their positions. For example, I criticized Michelle Obama for posing for photo shoots focusing on her stylish clothing when so many people in the country have lost their jobs, homes, etc. Not appropriate in my opinion. Some public figures choose not to care what the public thinks -- that's their prerogative. The public *should* have enough sense to not put them up on a pedestal.

Back to Tiger, his public apology was so carefully crafted as to not seem sincere. Yes, I agree with him that the details of what has and is happening between him and Elin are not the public's right to know.

It was inappropriate that he showed anger towards the media. Yes, I would be furious if the media were following my wife and children around when they are just innocent victims. But he brought that attention on his family; the media was just doing what they are paid to do. He could have just asked nicely for the media to respect his family's privacy without showing blame and anger.

His wooden presentation and lack of any appearance of heartfelt emotion disappointed me.

 

[Lynnie]

Tiger is his own man; he's already proven that with his inconsiderate actions toward his family. Who made him apologize publicly? He had the right to not stand before cameras for 14 minutes directing blame at the media, his fame and money.....showing that he has not completely accepted responsibility for his choices. And, now someone made him do this on Friday? Another opportunity for him to direct blame? While my respect for him has dwindled greatly, it dropped significantly after this canned speech. I wish his family well.

 

[Beach Runner]

Tiger is his own man; he's already proven that with his inconsiderate actions toward his family. Who made him apologize publicly? He had the right to not stand before cameras for 14 minutes directing blame at the media, his fame and money.....showing that he has not completely accepted responsibility for his choices. And, now someone made him do this on Friday? Another opportunity for him to direct blame? While my respect for him has dwindled greatly, it dropped significantly after this canned speech. I wish his family well.

Hubby said he heard somewhere that the public apology was part of his rehab requirements.

I have also heard speculation that he couldn't appear in public to apologize until now because his face had to heal before being seen after the "accident." You know, the one in which Elin was chasing him with a golf club. You go, girl!

 

[sunspotbaby]

No one would do this of their own volition . His 'handlers' and sponsors made him do it. They have to get a feel for the public's opinion of him and if he can still generate revenue for them. Tiger is a product to them. Not a person.

also, the 12 steps in any rehab... Admitting a problem, making amends, etc...

 

[Lynnie]

If his people made him do this, knowing this would be youtube'd and never disintegrate, then the people are as inconsiderate as he. I had more respect for him respecting his family and remaining private.

 

[seagrovegirl]

hey sgg. those women are gross. I don't consider them home wreckers - that was Tiger's doing - it was his choice entirely. but seeing these women in the media telling all as if they have done something noble rather than sleazy is just appalling.

Yes, those women are disgusting!!! Those women ( I hate to even call them women) knew Tiger was married and had no consideration for his wife or children, that is wrong anyway one may want to weave the issue. The going public part baffles me; why would they want to publicize the indescretion??? The moral compass of our generation and the one behind us is gone.

Another issue is that married men see women as sport and the women don't see it, whether it is the spouse or the one being preyed upon. The women of this country need to wake up. I think any party to an affair should be criminally charged as well as civily liable. That might get someone's attention before the panties/boxers fly.

 

[Lynnie]

Either Tiger or his Peeps are incredibly savvy and intelligent. Augusta and The Masters is the one place I can think of where he will not be hassled. Oh, but the quiet chatter! Think he'll make the cut?

 

[DD]

Either Tiger or his Peeps are incredibly savvy and intelligent. Augusta and The Masters is the one place I can think of where he will not be hassled. Oh, but the quiet chatter! Think he'll make the cut?

Yeah, Mr. DD and I thought the same thing. At Augusta, they'll be polite. Don't know if he'll make the cut--guess it depends on if they have putting green at rehab.

 

[Beach Runner]

I agree that Tiger won't be hassled at the Masters. It's to hard to get a badge to get in. Why would anyone risk having their badge taken away and being kicked out? Plus whoever owns that badge would be in deep do-do because technically the badges are not transferable.

On second thought, rudeness, stupidity, the need for attention, and other bad behaviors seem to abound in popular culture. So I can see someone welcoming being kicked out to make a public statement by his/her behavior.

 

[Lynnie]

I agree that Obama won't be hassled at the Masters. It's to hard to get a badge to get in. Why would anyone risk having their badge taken away and being kicked out? Plus whoever owns that badge would be in deep do-do because technically the badges are not transferable.

On second thought, rudeness, stupidity, the need for attention, and other bad behaviors seem to abound in popular culture. So I can see someone welcoming being kicked out to make a public statement by his/her behavior.

Obama? BR, is this some kinda' accidental slip up? ;-)