Oh Tiger, how the mighty have fallen. But is this any of our business? Does the Woods household need the pressure and influence of the media, fans or casual observers on their backs in this time of distress? I don’t believe that Elin, as she tries to determine her next step, wants to hear the opinions of millions of individuals who have no personal connection to the ails that rack her family. Now, not only does she have to deal with the disgrace of her husband’s unfaithfulness, but also the piercing eyes of millions continually staring, judging, and pitying her. Then there are those who feel the need to advise her on what she should do next; divorce, revenge or reconciliation. The union of marriage has enough travails of its own, and as newlyweds in distress, you don’t need the eyes of the public peering into your every move, magnifying your every issue. It’s bad enough rolling over in the bed only to face the person who just stabbed you in the heart. But to read the news, watch TV, and listen to others breaking down and analyzing the mistakes of your relationship repeatedly in front of a worldwide audience has to be absolute hell.

It has been said that being a high profile figure has its cost. Following this train of thought, since Tiger is a filthy rich athlete, he has no right to privacy and his life should be an open book for the world to see. Is this a public policy or a right that we have as people? According to whom and at what cost? In my opinion this is simply the pursuit of the almighty dollar and a quest to satisfy one’s personal curiosity. But at what point does our morbid curiosity become obsessive stalking of the Rich and Famous? Is it when people camp out in your backyard to catch a glimpse of you in your most private moments? Or perhaps when someone is being physically assaulted on their way out for the night? How about when personal secrets are stolen and passed on for profit? Oh that’s right, we’ve passed that point already.

While I’m in total agreement with Tiger paying for his transgressions, I still believe that it is up to his wife to tally the bill. She is the one who will decide to continue on or terminate the relationship based on her desires and needs. While we are all entitled to our opinions, yet when spoken, they are shared with so many others. So much so, I do believe we have a social responsibility in considering the implications of our words and actions, regardless of the issue at hand. This is not to say that the news should not be reported but gossip and slander, especially when it deals with someone’s personal life, should be discussed and left at home. When a person has to leave the country for privacy because nearly every citizen is aware of the transgressions of their mate, it seems that we may have crossed the line. Taking from a HP tagline, I think we need to make sure that “Personal business is Personal again”.

So Tiger and Elin, I hope and pray that you can rectify your issues and be happy together again. But if not, I hope that you can compromise with one another for the sake and well being of your children. Other than that, I could care less if I heard another thing about Tiger’s personal life – Too bad more of us don’t feel the same.