WAPO: Some Role Models Cheat
I'm cutting some excerpts out of the Washington Post Article "
" but its a horrifying look at a professional athelete's view of why cheating is non-impacting on a pro-sportsman's career.
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McNair's tragic death came as a shock to many people not simply because of how but why: Is he any less a role model because he was not faithful at home? Should athletes as a whole not be considered role models if they make mistakes in their marriage?
My definition of role model is someone who leads by example in a specific area; however, it has become an overused phrase that shouldn't necessarily describe professional athletes. We should tell our children to be inspired by the hard work, dedication and sacrifice it takes to make a professional sports team and not marvel about players' salaries, fame and material possessions.
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"If a pro athlete is unfaithful to his spouse, it shouldn't affect his standing as a leader in the locker room, on the field or in the community. Society's focus on the spoils of success has created a culture where a professional athletes' personal mistakes are not only news but also headlines"
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just depressing.
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" but its a horrifying look at a professional athelete's view of why cheating is non-impacting on a pro-sportsman's career.
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McNair's tragic death came as a shock to many people not simply because of how but why: Is he any less a role model because he was not faithful at home? Should athletes as a whole not be considered role models if they make mistakes in their marriage?
My definition of role model is someone who leads by example in a specific area; however, it has become an overused phrase that shouldn't necessarily describe professional athletes. We should tell our children to be inspired by the hard work, dedication and sacrifice it takes to make a professional sports team and not marvel about players' salaries, fame and material possessions.
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skip more
"If a pro athlete is unfaithful to his spouse, it shouldn't affect his standing as a leader in the locker room, on the field or in the community. Society's focus on the spoils of success has created a culture where a professional athletes' personal mistakes are not only news but also headlines"
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just depressing.
-l.