I decided to comment on Marion Jones today and the bum-rap she is getting from the press. First Marion did wrong she cheated and that's a no no in my book.She had God given talents and at one stage was the fastest woman on earth no need for drugs, however I don't know what it is with elite athletes they always want more to be bigger, faster, so she resorted to illegal substances. Rumours began to spread and despite denials of wrong doing they would not go away. I believe God spoke to Marion telling her enough is enough come clean and seek my forgiveness, yes you will have to face the shame and the consequences for wrong doing but you will be forgiven that's the price you have to pay.All of us make mistakes but we must remember we have to pay the price for these mistakes. Marion asked for us to find it in us to forgive her for she was dishonest, she also said quite sincerely she asked God to forgive her, you can't ask for anyone bigger than that to forgive you, yes people will point fingers and say I told you so but God is bigger than that. So Marion I forgive you, yes you did wrong, but the hardest thing was to admit you had cheated.
Now back to press they seem to have very selective memories currently in the UK three jockeys are facing trial for throwing 27 races worth millions of pounds, they sold themselves for money, they cheated punters and brought the integrity of the sport of horse racing into dis-repute. Hold on these guys are not being ridiculed in the press, they have not been given the grilling and venom reporting that Marion picked up, why I ask are they not cheats too?
2 comments:
I totally agree with her bold and brave decision to admit to the world for her mis-givings.The main issue that really irks me is the fact that other athletes will also suffer for her mistakes, this cannot be seen as fair and just.
Its always good to admit to wrong doings, but the harsh reality is that other innocent persons invariably get caught up in the mix, how unfortunate.
True, Marion is guilty and was living a lie, but the question is how many others are cheating? By giving back the 5 medals will those receiving them also be clean?
The momentum is building up, now the Justice department and other agencies are looking at Barry Bonds it seems by Marion's own admissions others will fall and may not have the luxury of admitting guilt like Marion.
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