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In response to "Why is Tiger apologizing to the public for a private matter? -- nm" by ty97

Because he's a public person who counts on the public for support of his endeavors. He wants people to root for him, buy his products, go to his

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Feb 19 '10, 08:28

events. He counts on it for his living. So if he wants that upside he has to take the downside too. That being said, I don't get the golf writer's being all upset about the nature of his statement and refusal to take questions. He's not a politician. He doesn't have to take questions. He doesn't have to make a statement at all. He simply has to take the consequences of his choices. If the public doesn't view this apology as enough that's his problem, but the indignation of the media is silly.

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He doesn't count on public support for his golfing endeavors. - Cuzzin Todd Feb 19, 08:32 4
- He does to the extent that people support and attend pga events. - pmb Feb 19, 08:35 1
  - But the people that do that are the ones most likely to fall into the "don't give a crap about his personal life" category. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Feb 19, 08:38
- His pocket book goes up quite substantially due to the public attention that the sport receives. Bigger ratings = Bigger prize pools. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Feb 19, 08:35
- And ya know...if we're talking golf equipment...I would buy whatever he's selling. -- nm - Jim Feb 19, 08:34

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