All have sinned...
After hearing the press conference apology that Rick Pitino was forced to give as a response to his sexual indiscretion in 2003, I was reminded about a few ideas that we Americans embrace that have made us one of the greatest dysfunctional countries in the world.
Any apology is a good apology...
Rick Pitino's forced public humiliation reminds me of the story of the thief that apologizes for stealing after he has been caught with the goods. Is he apologizing for the wrongness of his indiscretion or because he has been exposed? I think we know the answer. Maybe his apologize should be, "I am sorry that I got caught, and all of the trouble that this situation is causing me!"
Did you actually see the apology? And what is the deal with referencing 9/11?
We don't want or need his apology because it's not real!
The problem with heroes is...
It has been said that when in America always look up because you are sure to see a hero falling from his skyscraper high pedestal. And what a noise they make when they land! If it sounds like I am blaming us for these catastrophes, I am. A man or woman does one thing well, like win a medal in swimming or basketball, and we rush them straight to the shopping mall. Without checking references or resumes, we assume that they are morally and socially perfect. We buy them superhero capes, superhero tights, superhero leaping shoes (how do you think he gets on the pedestal?), three different types of superhero music, and a entourage of groupies ready to fight the person that questions their hero's status.
Stop it!
Standing in the scrutinizing light of public opinion does not make people better, it just makes them want to hide their faults. So here is my recommendation; split the difference with them. I am not suggesting that you lower (or raise) your personal standards, just your expectations of others. You will find it to be more realistic, you will be disappointed far less and pleasantly surprised more often!
About those superheroes outfits....I hope you kept the receipts.
After hearing the press conference apology that Rick Pitino was forced to give as a response to his sexual indiscretion in 2003, I was reminded about a few ideas that we Americans embrace that have made us one of the greatest dysfunctional countries in the world.
Any apology is a good apology...
Rick Pitino's forced public humiliation reminds me of the story of the thief that apologizes for stealing after he has been caught with the goods. Is he apologizing for the wrongness of his indiscretion or because he has been exposed? I think we know the answer. Maybe his apologize should be, "I am sorry that I got caught, and all of the trouble that this situation is causing me!"
Did you actually see the apology? And what is the deal with referencing 9/11?
We don't want or need his apology because it's not real!
The problem with heroes is...
It has been said that when in America always look up because you are sure to see a hero falling from his skyscraper high pedestal. And what a noise they make when they land! If it sounds like I am blaming us for these catastrophes, I am. A man or woman does one thing well, like win a medal in swimming or basketball, and we rush them straight to the shopping mall. Without checking references or resumes, we assume that they are morally and socially perfect. We buy them superhero capes, superhero tights, superhero leaping shoes (how do you think he gets on the pedestal?), three different types of superhero music, and a entourage of groupies ready to fight the person that questions their hero's status.
Stop it!
Standing in the scrutinizing light of public opinion does not make people better, it just makes them want to hide their faults. So here is my recommendation; split the difference with them. I am not suggesting that you lower (or raise) your personal standards, just your expectations of others. You will find it to be more realistic, you will be disappointed far less and pleasantly surprised more often!
About those superheroes outfits....I hope you kept the receipts.
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