Public people, private lives, and Tiger Woods

[scaeagles]

I have never been one to much really care about the trappings and rewards of celebrity status. I suppose my heart goes out to Tiger, but based on what I hear and read, perhaps he deserves this.

I don't know if this is a rush to judgement or not, but it would certainly appear as if Tiger has been less than faithful to his wife. My impression of the whole accident is that he was leaving his house because there was some blow up about it, but of course, I can't know for sure.

It would seem as if Tiger could do a better job diffusing the situation by releasing some sort of statement to the effect of "I was arguning with my wife as couples often do. I left in a rush and crashed my vehicle. To me, this is the end of the matter.". That might make the media back off a bit, but who knows? The media loves a good scandal.

I know I cannot imagine the temptations of beautiful women being available to me pretty much whenever I want while travelling the world (frequently alone, I would gather). However, I would suspect this is not much different than it was before he married. I guess I don't really understand getting married and starting a family and then playing the field (there are currently a few women claiming they have had affairs, but again, I don't know for sure in this case). Why get married at all if that's where you are at? Everyone is human, but I regard the serial affair haver as much different than the person who has one in a moment of weakness.

This seems quite prevalent in the world of athletics with sports groupies and the notariety that goes along with the abilities and success.

I am sad for Tiger and his family. I suppose I do wonder though where the media should stop. Is it really any of the public's business? That isn't meant to be rhetorical....I really don't know.