Let's All Just Kick Tiger Woods

February 19, 2010 — First and foremost this is not about Tiger Woods (TW) the golfer. It is about TW the human being. It is absolutely laughable and appalling at the same time the way that the main stream media, TW's golf peers, and some of his so called friends have treated him since this scandal broke this past Thanksgiving. There has been much condemnation and shame cast his way from many parties. People have demanded that he should do this or that and in particular make a public apology. Well he did that today and look at what is happening.

When TW announced this week that he was going to make his public apology today at PGA Tour headquarters, the first thing his critics (news media and golf peers) accused him of was taking a slap at a former business sponsor Accenture for having dropped him as a spokesperson after his problem became public. How idiotic! Not only do these people think they can tell him what to do, but when to do it. Oh and the Golf Writer Association of America (GWAA) made a big point of the fact that they were boycotting the apology because they were not going to be allowed to interrogate TW with their probing questions. Gee, you won't play my rules TW so I am taking my golf ball and going home. I say...GO HOME and stay there! Immediately following his very public apology, the question has been raised by the critics as to whether or not TW is sincere in his apology. These people don't want an apology...they want TW on public display so they can kick him time and time again...so they can write their sensational articles full of pure BS. Oh I forget that they do have to make a living don't they regardless at whose expense.

Some of TW's golf peers have made very public statements about his problem. Golfers like Tom Watson, Jesper Parnavik, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, Johnny Miller, Frank Nabilo have made public statements condemning TW in many ways. Each of these men have lost a measure of my respect. They each should have taken a lesson from the great Jack Nicklaus and his statement early on that this was a family issue and one that should be handled as such. But no, they could not and will not do that because they see a chance to kick a man that has beat their brains out on the golf course.

To all of these "pundits" I would remind of a verse from the Holy bible..."Let He Who Is Without Sin Cast The First Stone" John 8:7. But know, they don't care about such things and only want to keep chucking those stones.

I am not a psychologist, but it appears that what TW has is an addiction much like an alcoholic. It is a very private matter of his and his family. What has gone on between TW and his wife Elin is exactly that...between himself and Elin and is no business of anybody else. And shame should be cast on those that pursue and stalk Elin and their children...all for sensationalism sake. How traumatic they (the media and "papapizza" boys) are making this for their children. It is disgraceful and scary. What TW did today is part of his therapy...it is part of the 12 Step Program in dealing with addiction. It is the right thing to do.

The Tiger Woods Foundation has helped and continues to help millions of kids. TW apologized to those involved in the foundation and clearly stated that this important work will go on. He clearly apologized to the parents and their children who have idolized him and that he would work hard to gain back their respect. Most importantly he clearly stated that the discussions going on between himself, Elin, and the rest of his family will remain private...and that is as it should be. So, all you critics need to learn something here...there is more to life than sensationalism, reality TV, American Idol, and all your other cravings to satisfy your own desires. Practice forgiveness if you will...practice tolerance if you will...practice love for a fellow human being. Just quit kicking TW...it's what really matters!