All solid points and some that I actually touched on in my earlier replies. But I'd argue that Kobe was as successful, if not more. Sure maybe he was more likable as a human being. But does being likable excuse rape? Or the accusation of rape?
Bottom line is I have a son. Like most fathers, there is a TON of things in his future that scare me to death. Drugs, alcohol, heartbreak, depression, failure, success and how he handles it, etc. Then there's the fact that a woman can have consensual sex with him, regret it and cry rape. Even if it is completely false, his reputation and potentially his future could be destroyed. Now I'm not saying Ben is innocent. I wasn't there. But what if he is innocent? Even if he was the biggest A-Hole to ever play qb for the Steelers, does that mean he deserves to have his reputation ruined forever?
I've been bringing my son to Ben's camp for about 6 years now. I see how he interacts with the children and especially my kid. I see how he is with his own children. Is it all an act? Is he doing it for the cameras? I hope not.
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