You probably heard it. Most people did. It is on all the major news networks.
A professional athlete is in trouble. Again. It’s not his first time. And by his attitude…you can tell it won’t be his last.
During an interview, he is asked a very important question, “A lot of people and kids look up to you as a role model – what do you have to say to them?” His reply is prophetic of things to come. He says he isn’t a role model to anyone and never wanted to be. He is a professional athlete and that’s it.
Many athletes blatantly disregard any responsibility to the children who look up to them.
Somehow, it’s become cool to be a “gangster.” NFL players go to jail for shooting themselves in the leg at a nightclub or for brutally torturing dogs. This phenomenon is not unique to sports.
Not too long ago, being good was rewarded. Now, being a bad person made you a star. A complete nobody could go on a reality show and act like a lying, cheating, unethical jerk – and be rewarded with celebrity status, a great career and a ton of money.
Not too long ago, having a pornographic tape surface would end a great career…now it makes an unheard of spoiled brat an overnight star.
But even during the darkest night – there is a shining star. …read the rest of the article.