How Can Fans CELEBRATE Tiger at The Masters?

I have always heard that sports is a reflection of society. Well, the reflection the past two days has been utterly and literally nauseating. Tiger Woods returns to play golf at the Masters. As I continued to hear how fans gave him the "warmest" reception of any player on the course, I could not for the life of me understand it.

In the last few months, Woods has admitted to cheating on his wife with several women. Of course, it would appear that the only reason he made such an admission was because he was caught. Mind you, he didn't come forward of a guilty conscious. The proof was all out there so he had no choice but to admit to it.

After all of his apologies,promises, and self criticisms, I still believe Woods hasn't accepted the full responsibility for his actions as he has hidden behind a so called addiction to sex which he has sought treatment for. He portrays himself as a victim of an addiction in order that sponsors and fans will have sympathy for him rather than disgust.

I understand that there are fans that will always pull for Tiger. I understand that some fans aren't interested in golf unless he is playing. I believe we all have skeletons in our closets and need forgiveness as well as second chances. I have no problem with Tiger being allowed to return to professional golf. Although I do believe if it were any golfer other than Tiger, they would have been suspended for bringing such negative attention to the game. Tiger is the Golden Goose that brings in all of the money. And as we all know, money talks and people walk.

What I don't understand and never will, is how so many fans can CELEBRATE Tiger's return to golf. Over and over I have heard how the reception was louder and warmer for him than any other golfer. Fans have stated how it is so great to have him back and that if he wins the Masters it will shut up his critics. I hear repeatedly how this was between him and his wife and that fans just want to see him play golf.

Sorry, but I believe because athletes are so CELEBRATED in our society they should be leaders and honor the abilities they have been given by leading a life that will inspire others. To whom much is given, much is required. Tiger deceived a lot of people that were vested in him and he made a lot of money doing it. Fans invest their time, money, and emotion. Sponsors invested millions of dollars in him while paying him millions. AND PEOPLE COULD CARE LESS THAT HE DEFRAUDED EVERYONE! I don't get it. Sure, he can return to golf. Sure, go watch him play. No, people shouldn't necessarily boo or heckle him. But for the love of all that is right, how can people CELEBRATE him? And of all sports for fans to do this in, it is golf - the gentleman's game. Shouldn't he have to earn back a little respect before he is CELEBRATED? Can the fans not just at least be luke warm at best with their reception of him?

Sure, this has all taken place at The Masters in an environment that has been well controlled by people that are pro Tiger. But remember, sports is a reflection of society. The Tiger saga has shown a reflection that we all knew was there in society. The fact that people have little value for character, integrity, or morals. Unfortunately, they have less than I ever imagined.

Just play. Just win. Fans apparently will celebrate their sports heroes regardless of his actions. I can't understand that but it did help me understand this, I am getting old. However, I would rather be getting old with an ounce of appreciation for character, integrity, and morals than to CELEBRATE a guy who deceived so many people. No matter how good he is at hitting a little white ball into a little white cup.