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Did Tiger say the right things?

Rt&Dzine said:
Back on topic . . . whether he's a douche or not, he shouldn't have apologized for his sex life to the general public.
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I agree. Celebrity or not how do I rate an apology for what he did.

I don't agree with what he has done but its not my life.

I think the women involved are just as bad as he is.
 
Rt&Dzine said:
Back on topic . . . whether he's a douche or not, he shouldn't have apologized for his sex life to the general public.
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Wrong.

"If you are given a chance to be a role model, I think you should always take it because you can influence a person's life in a positive light, and that's what I want to do. That's what it's all about."
-Tiger Woods

He needed to apologize to the people who supported him and to those he let down.
 
Tilpots said:
No, I didn't know him but I spent lots of time watching him. I looked up to his work ethic and used it as an example to follow in my life. But really this isn't about me.

My main issue here is with the folks who think this isn't a public affair (no pun intended). He's as big a public figure as there is in this world. He knows he public figure, accepted the role, and betrayed the trust of the people. His public apology was warranted. The publicity surrounding this case was warranted.
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I must have missed the press conference where he accepted the role. Was he sworn in?
How did he betray the trust of the people?
He is a golfer, he gets paid for endorsements, his job is to put a ball in a cup.
What he does with his other balls is the publics business.
Perhaps the public let Tiger down. Where was the public to tell Tiger he shouldn't be sleeping around? If he so trusted what was done to ensure he didnt get in trouble?
I think the public should apologize to Tiger for not having his back. After all trust is a two way street.

Imagine you have an affair, your wife finds out. Should she call your boss and ask for you to be fired from your job because you broke a percieved "trust"? Or it is a private matter?
 
bruinsrme said:
I must have missed the press conference where he accepted the role. Was he sworn in?
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Yes, you must have missed it. Look up a couple posts to see the quote from Tiger accepting his status as role model.

How did he betray the trust of the people?
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Read his apology speech. He laid it out pretty well.

He is a golfer, he gets paid for endorsements, his job is to put a ball in a cup.
What he does with his other balls is the publics business.
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Huh?

Perhaps the public let Tiger down. Where was the public to tell Tiger he shouldn't be sleeping around? If he so trusted what was done to ensure he didnt get in trouble?
I think the public should apologize to Tiger for not having his back. After all trust is a two way street.
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His friends may have let him down if they didn't try to intervene when they sawing him heading down this path. Kinda like letting a friend drink and drive.

Imagine you have an affair, your wife finds out. Should she call your boss and ask for you to be fired from your job because you broke a percieved "trust"? Or it is a private matter?
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Tiger didn't get fired from his job. He's taking a break from golf.
 
I think for all of the anger by parents, they should look in the mirror. If a child is looking to an athlete to be a moral guide and role model, then the parent is failing to exert their maximum positive influence. Certainly an athlete or celebrity can be admired and the child can dream to someday reach that level, but parents need to get more involved instead of leaving it people like Tiger. Unequivocally, parents should be their children's role models and should further explain to the kids when someone like Tiger falls form grace. How parents can leave life lessons to celebrities, athletes, teachers, and peers is beyond me.
 
Tilpots said:
"If you are given a chance to be a role model, I think you should always take it because you can influence a person's life in a positive light, and that's what I want to do. That's what it's all about."
-Tiger Woods
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How long did it take you to find that quote or at what point in this thread did you start looking for it? ;)

Sorry, I'm just "busting your balls" err, I mean "giving you a hard time"... %$#@! neither of those seem appropriate for this subject. :D


MacDawg said:
Actually, his sexual prowess and exploits probably made him a hero to a totally new crowd. Although I doubt it will earn him any endorsements
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Now hang on there. How bold would it be of Tiger to become the new spokesperson for Trojan condoms. That would be sooooooo wrong, but soooooo funny! :p



@gibbz thanks for reading my earlier posts in this thread. I agree wholeheartedly.
 
mscriv said:
How long did it take you to find that quote or at what point in this thread did you start looking for it? ;)

Sorry, I'm just "busting your balls" err, I mean "giving you a hard time"... %$#@! neither of those seem appropriate for this subject. :D
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You don't need to apologize to me.:eek: :D
 
Tilpots said:
Yes, you must have missed it. Look up a couple posts to see the quote from Tiger accepting his status as role model.

I am willing to bet if Mark MacGuires, Magic Johnsons and othe pros apologies were put into Word, your can cut and paste to make Tigers aoplogy

Read his apology speech. He laid it out pretty well.


His friends may have let him down if they didn't try to intervene when they sawing him heading down this path. Kinda like letting a friend drink and drive.
yeah but where were all the people saying he broke their trust. Where were they to help him?


Tiger didn't get fired from his job. He's taking a break from golf.
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I beleive he lost a lots of endorsement contracts.

One thing to remember by a quote from his publicist, "Golf needs Tiger more than Tiger needs Golf", Max Clifford.

I am willing to bet that apology is tied to a sizable monetary gift to Tiger. tiger is big business. Do you think the PGA isn't hurting with his absence, now about tv ratings.

I am sure there are more people that are more concerned about tiger woods than their kids homework.
 
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PETA plans to unveil this ridiculous billboard in Windermere, Fla. without Tiger Woods’ permission. This could be a major blow (or not!) to husbands and boyfriends who go by the pet name “Little Tiger” and do not think too much sex is a bad thing.

“Tiger has no formal affiliation with the organization and has not previewed or endorsed the ad but the image and the idea were too good to pass up when it comes to helping find homes for animals who will otherwise be left out in the cold,” PETA explained in a statement.
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This is a little much. Even for the attention whores known as PETA.
 
What he should have done is just told the World's Press;

"I'm effin Tiger Woods, I'm gonna do what I want, when I want and with whom I want, so everyone can eff off!"

He then should have run along the front row doing high fives.

He would earn some top respect for that. Let's face it, its a silly pantomime.

If he should have to apologise for anything, that should done in private with his wife.
 
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