A Fundamental Ignorance
Look at that couple. Don't they just look so happy?
You've already heard enough about Tiger, and I don't want to burden you with more of the same. I just have one--hopefully unique--take.
Certain members of the media have spoken out in defense of Tiger's right to privacy. Even Tiger himself has asked for that respect. Now, I'm not proposing that we post up secret cameras in his house, but I take issue with this notion because of the ignorant hypocrisy implicit in it. Tiger, buddy? Don't you realize that with all the benefits and rights the public eye affords you come responsibilities? That by gaining so much notoriety, fame, and wealth through the channel of the mainstream media you surrender most, if not all, of your claims to privacy?
For someone like Tiger Woods to make this claim and not realize how much he has reaped from having his likeness plastered on every billboard and TV commercial is ignorant, shortsighted, and contradictory by nature. Eldrick, if its privacy you want in your time of personal turmoil, then I suggest you resign all your sponsorships, advertising deals, and make yourself a little more aware of how this game is played. Oh wait, all your sponsors dropped you already. Looks like you're getting an involuntary taste of the privacy you so rightly deserve.
