Why We Prefer Our Heroes Fallen
One of them is liar. Floyd Landis or Lance Armstrong. And apparently Floyd Landis would be the leading contender for the title. No love lost on him in the sports world.  But it may be that both Floyd and Lance are less than honest with themselves and the world. We know for sure that Landis doped his blood and Armstrong has never been able fully to shake the charge. For sure he dumped his wife.
 
Of course lying and cheating is no respecter of sport or politics or profession. Think Tiger Woods, Mark McGwire, Kobe Bryant and, yes, Steelers fans, Ben Roethlisberger. Think John Edwards, Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon. Think Jimmy Swaggart and Ted Haggard.  Think you and me. Continue Reading »