Originally Posted by
Rowan
I agree with you. But a moralist might say that these celebrities are regarded a heroes, and their behaviours are emulated or become "acceptable" among their fan base.
Sure... I know that happens, I just dont think that should be the case. For a so-called evolved and educated society, we sure tend to behave very childishly about some thing.
But I cannot understand how a thread can go so long and condemn a man here when there is no hard proof beyond reasonable doubt tabled in a court of law. The presumption of innocence until proven guilty seems to have evaporated.
We arent a court of law. If we can put people on a pedestal based on our preconceptions ("he swings a stick really well, he's a great man"), then we can choose to knock them off the pedestal equally easily.
The thing is, Lance's fall is undeserved b/c he (or any other sports person) shouldnt have been put on that high a pedestal to begin with.