Are PGA Tour golfers and "American Idol" producers the only public role models left?
Astronauts, beauty queens and politicians as role models have been diminishing from public view faster than Tiger Woods’ 125 m.p.h.swing speed. Everywhere you look nowadays there are fallen angels apologizing for not upholding their end of the bargain; that is to ensure that our children as well as ourselves have someone to look up to.
Astronauts always gave the image of being squeaky-clean bastions of society. Lisa Nowak proved that the daily tribulations of stress are far more powerful than undergoing the rigorous challenges of training for space travel.
With the help of Donald Trump who, according to Rosie O’Donnell, is no “moral compass", Tara Conner was allowed to dust off her tiara and return to the coveted role of Miss U.S.A. after proving that she is only human. Trying to turn her life around and show blossoming teenagers the error of her ways and that she can be a leader of today’s youth, Conner refused further temptation when she decided against Playboy Magazine’s cover proposal, even if Trump was considering it.
On the flip side, Katie Rees aka Miss Nevada (and another female influencing the lives of our children), stated that she didn’t realize Conner was offered $1 million to bare all and claimed, “A million! I wasn’t offered a million dollars. I’m going to hold out.” Just what our children needed to hear.
Meanwhile, closer to home, we have community leaders who have fallen from their perches, teachers and priests creating scandals in their own sleepy little neighborhoods and how can we even begin to talk about the corrupt politicians in our midst! Bill Clinton, for example.
At least the producers of American Idol have decided to do the right thing by taking back a golden ticket to Hollywood issued to a contestant after finding out about a drug possession charge.
Is there anyone in the public eye who can maintain decorum and show the youth of today that there are those who proudly display their sound morals and ethics without having to be told to do so? People that show the best sides of themselves not to earn the public trust but just because it’s “who they are"?
Thanks to the PGA, USGA and LPGA, there are now programs in place like the First Tee, which teaches kids not only about the sport but also the nine core values which ultimately creates heroes. Tiger Woods came up with his own foundation which empowers young people to reach their highest potential and others, like Phil Mickelson, have joined forces with larger corporations such as ExxonMobil, offering large sums of money to create learning opportunities for our youth.
So, since I’m looking for “Heroes” (and not the television kind), I guess the first place to start is on the PGA Tour. The guys here are selfless and thoughtful enough to use their money wisely, ensuring that our country will be laden with idols well into the future. Glad I made golf my sport of choice. ;)
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Why would that be the right thing? Is the American justice system so lacking that others need to mete out more punishment. For possession of pot, nonetheless?
So, being a good role model, in your opinion, means to never give anyone a second chance following a mistake, regardless of the insignificance of that mistake?
Are you angry Tim Allen is still working? Very likely, often for some of the same people that would be involved in "Idol." He was busted and sent away for dealing coke, after all. Why should his punishment end, if a kid who had pot must be punished even more, 4 years after the fact.
Sure, I think Tim Allen should be punished. But more for Shaggy Dog and other crap he's been in. For a TV show to think they should take a stand against a kid having pot is the height of arrogance and idiocy, in my opinion.
--WKW
This is a joke right??? Joining forces with the likes of ExxonMobil for humanatarian purposes is like joining forces with Chris Baldwin to promote the careers of Taylor Hicks and Michelle Wie.
Yesterday, you practically said that Dan Burton wasn't worth killing.
Where is your forgiveness and compassion for the rep from Indiana?
Maybe he should have been nabbed with a stash of marijuana to evoke your sympathy..
Willy K. is right. I used to think that role models had to be flawless too. Then I had my share of F-ups and realized you can find a role model in anyone. I had a grudge against Chris Webber for his UM-Billy Martin scandal. But guess what? He made a mistake, he's recognized that, and he's moved forward and is trying to be the best he can be.
Be careful about finding your moral fiber from American Idol, just look into reports of Simon's record deal contracts he gives his "talent".
I see J. Mario thinks she's the queen bee; she's now moderating the comments at her blog. Well, that's the last time I post there. We should wither her on the vine.
Like any good liberal, feminist, she sees nothing wrong with censorship, as long as liberalism and feminism are not being censored.
Judge, notice how some of the metrosexuals are taking her side. Those remarks are not being censored.
Of course, foul language and racist insults are deplorable.
But condonation of censorship may be just as bad.
Who is to say what constitutes racism and foul language?
Besides, Jennifer is censoring many things that merely disagree with her position of Bubbles as a "champion."
Yes, as a famous talk show host once said, "There's no one as illiberal as a liberal."
Of course, profanity should be censored. But we should note that there's a big difference between censoring HOW something is said and censoring WHAT is said. When they start censoring the substance of posts is when they cross the line.
I was sincere about what I stated: I will not post anything to Mario's blog as long as she persists in this course of action. She's a pinhead anyway.
Since Jen sees fit to censor my answer to your question directed at RonMon as to what he thought Bubbles was a champion of, I will use this thread for my reply.
What I said was that RonMon probably thought that if Bubbles had won the seventh grade mumblety peg crown at the prestigious Punahou school, she should be a "Champion fo LIfe."
Also, that Bubbles sole win in a Women's Amateur Publinx shouldn't last for a lifetime.
Does anybody know who the last three champions of that event were? Did they also receive exemptions to the Nabisco?
So thats:
1 for Fujikawa, 0 for Wie
Didn't Tadd win a qualifier in Hawaii to make it to the Sony?
I also like Tadd. He's a really nice young man with a refreshing attitude.
But Stacy, don't get your hopes up too high. Tadd will first have to make it to the PGA tour.
He'll more than likely have to go to "Q" school to qualify for the big circuit or even the Nationwide tour. He won't just walk right in on a slew of exemptions. I'd also like to see him succeed, but I prefer guarded optimism in his case.
And finally, Stacy, before the Wie Warriors get on your case, you had better alter your scorecard to read, Fujikawa 1, Wie 1. You haven't forgotten about her win in 2003 at the Women's Amateur Publinx, have you? I can assure you that her fans have not forgotten it.
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