Tiger's Authentic Apology ; One Man Learns Celebrity Is No Substitute for Integrity

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In a world of cheap apologies, America caught a glimpse of the real costs of shame in Tiger Woods' public apology. Instead of a tearful public display of emotion and a quick return to life as usual, the nation saw a man bowed by the weight of his transgressions, a recognition of the extent of his betrayal of those who loved him, and an acknowledgment of the absolute destruction of his image, reputation and influence.

I, for one, have had enough of faux repentance and instant restitution. I don't want to hear anyone else "come back" after a "quick fix" of tears and sloppy emotionalism in front of the cameras. I was moved to see a sports giant willing to come before the public in dignity to express contrition and a commitment to the hard work of restoration, especially when Tiger put his career on hold and clearly recognized that he has to work on his own healing before he can hope to restore his marriage and family or earn back the public's respect.

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Tiger's Authentic Apology ; One Man Learns Celebrity Is No Substitute for Integrity

Many in the public are already demanding that Tiger's personal life be exposed in the media. They want details about the affairs and information about whether the marriage will be resto...

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