I have to say that my wife and I have had many discussions about this Tiger Woods reality drama. We’ve gone back and forth, agreeing and disagreeing. We certainly agree that his actions were incredibly wrong and excessive, there’s no question about that. What her and I mostly debate 
is whether Tiger should’ve come out and addressed the Orange County police earlier by giving a statement when they requested with the possibility of him preventing further interest as to why he was would be speeding out of his home, barefoot at 2:30a.m. She think’ s that would have stymied this entire debacle.
I on the hand see it this way. Tiger had a right to not speak to the police, for certain. The reason why I think he did not is because he feared that he would give the police something to further investigate considering it was a domestic dispute. In his eyes he probably figured silence was the best policy and silence would better manage the situation. Once word got out that he had an affair with 1 woman, his thoughts were “it’s a private matter” therefore, there isn’t any requirement for him to address the public. I agree. However, once the flood gates opened and all of these women began to come out about their affairs and flings with him, I really felt like he should have stepped up and addressed the issue.It may not have saved his marriage but it probably could’ve prevented the 3 week saga that it’s become.
His silence at this point is really more detrimental to the situation, his family, and his image. Now, it appears that his wife is divorcing him. I don’t believe a public apology or any amount of money could hold this marriage together. There has been many comments via Facebook, Twitter and radio and T.V. that suggests that “transgressions” such as Tiger’s are common amongst many “everyday” couples, some even say that although women who are victims of a man’s multiple indiscretions more often than not, stay married to him. Had this not happened in front of the world you have to wonder if Elin would have decided to divorce him or would she have elected to go through counseling and stay with him.
One thing for sure my wife and I agree on, is her divorcing him is a strong statement for women across the board.
Women, Be Strong. Be Empowered.
Shelby
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December 27, 2009 at 8:04 pm
You make some good points, so I have nothing really to refute.
What puzzles me is this: Tiger knew the depth of his indiscretions from the outset, that it extended well beyond one woman, and that the possibility of it growing exponentially was well within the realm of possibility.
That’s why I believe that he should have gotten out ahead of the story, although only one woman, initially, came forth.
Not to talk to the police is always a good idea. The likelihood of something going awry is greater than the likelihood of containment. Lawyering up, if you can afford it, is always the best move, if there’s something that might, or might not, incriminate you.
We know that many innocent persons have gone to jail just because they opened their mouth when they should have kept it shut.
Rarely have I heard about the impact of this international scandal on Elin Woods. She must be devastated to have all of this surface and play out in the media.
What I have heard is: Poor Tiger. He must not be happy at home; he must be a sex addict, and need help; we’re standing by him; the average person cannot know what he’s going through, only others famous like him; I hope his career won’t be damaged by this.
The truth: Tiger is a cad. Whether his marriage was good or bad, does not warrant the kind of behavior he displayed. That’s what marriage counseling and divorce court is there to settle.
Tiger’s actions were self-destructive, and attest to someone who’s spoiled, and self-indulgent to the point of throwing caution to the wind.
I pray that his wife, Elin, finds a way to cope with the mess he’s largely created, and that Tiger’s career remains intact.
For me, I won’t be watching or supporting Tiger’s professional endeavors. I’ve lost respect. It’s hard to pull for those who actions have made them so unlikable.
January 11, 2010 at 11:45 am
Tiger is a human being. We made him larger than life during his up rise. Now we want to tear him down. This is why we as a socity should not place people in these positions. We are all capable of falling he, no different than us all. We don’t know what went on in the Woods home. We don’t know if Elin, knew or didn’t know of his indiscressions or not. If she stays this proves like God, we are all worthy of forgiveness no matter what we do. Hell, murder is a worse sin. The man didn’t kill anyone just her spirit which can through prayer be restored. Let’s not judge him. Let’s not through stones we all have sinned and fallen short. If he’s a child of God he fell down and can/will get up again.
We are not God. Read about the man after God own heart David and you see what i mean about Tiger.