Archive for April 30th, 2010
Dear John,
Refer to the article, “When Big Business and Morality Collide” to, maybe, figure out what’s got John upset… SMB
Well. Two negative responses to one article demands some sort of response. Do I apologize?
No.
Nothing was said that has not been said in private conversations, on national radio programs, or on ESPN’s Sportscenter. The Ben Roethlisberger situation is an emotional issue; there is no way around that. His lawyer stepping in front of cameras and offering the pitiful defense that he did, calling on the good ole boys network–even linking Roger Goodell to this club–was bound to upset half of the listeners.
And for what? They both insist that nothing was done wrong. Their actions and words would seem to indicate otherwise. Why else explain the “habits” of twenty-eight year old men? Why explain anything if nothing was done wrong?
However fair or unfair, most of the nation has made up its mind about Ben; if they even care. Sentiment is split, and we can’t escape the fact that we’re torn down gender lines. In general, men accept what’s happened and move on; they understand that he’s wealthy and famous, and important in his field. It will all blow over. It’s big business.
Many women, by comparison, … Click the headline to continue reading this LSN Story
Posted: April 30th, 2010 under BB's Take.
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