What I saw in his statement was reflective of someone who is working a twelve-step program. He has to admit what he's done to those he's affected, he has to atone for his mistakes and he has to change the way he's living. I have no doubt that it was sincere - he's been in rehab for 45 days and was returning the day after that. But the ultimate result won't have anything to do with this statement. The ultimate result will have to do with how he mends the relationships with his family, friends, business associates and the kids who are part of his educational programs. The ultimate result will come over time, not in a press conference.
And I too was astonished that it got so much play. It's a big story, but the lead story on a national broadcast? Come on.
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It's an interesting question.
What I saw in his statement was reflective of someone who is working a twelve-step program. He has to admit what he's done to those he's affected, he has to atone for his mistakes and he has to change the way he's living. I have no doubt that it was sincere - he's been in rehab for 45 days and was returning the day after that. But the ultimate result won't have anything to do with this statement. The ultimate result will have to do with how he mends the relationships with his family, friends, business associates and the kids who are part of his educational programs. The ultimate result will come over time, not in a press conference.
And I too was astonished that it got so much play. It's a big story, but the lead story on a national broadcast? Come on.
February 22, 2010 - 10:36amThis Comment
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