Tiger woods...

[STYCK]

Bet there were some open mouths/wide eyed looks when Tiger made his speech...

Tiger Woods was invited to speak at the inauguration. But he didn't deliver the message his inviters had expected!

Subject: Tiger Woods comments/speech given at the inauguration

Tiger Woods spoke Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington during "We Are One," an inauguration celebration for President-elect Barack Obama. Below is the text of his speech, entitled "You'll Never Walk Alone," as posted on his Web site:

"I grew up in a military family - and my role models in life were my Mom and Dad, Lt. Colonel Earl Woods. My dad was a Special Forces operator and many nights friends would visit our home. They represented every branch of the service, and every rank. In my Dad, and in those guests, I saw first hand the dedication and commitment of those who serve. They come from every walk of life. From every part of our country. Time and again, across generations, they have defended our safety in the dark of night and far from home.

Each day -- and particularly on this historic day -- we honor the men and women in uniform who serve our country and protect our freedom. They travel to the dangerous corners of the world, and we must remember that for every person who is in uniform, there are families who wait for them to come home safely.

I am honored that the military is such an important part, not just of my personal life, but of my professional one as well. The golf tournament we do each year here in Washington is a testament to those unsung heroes. I am the son of a man who dedicated his life to his country, family and the military, and I am a better person for it.

In the summer of 1864, Abraham Lincoln, the man at whose memorial we stand, spoke to the 164th Ohio Regiment and said:
'I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country.'
Just as they have stood tall for our country - we must always stand by and support the men and women in uniform and their families.

Thank you, and it is now my pleasure to introduce the US Naval Glee Club."

[Keith_Hixson]

Tiger Woods was once asked about being black and he said "I'm 1/4 black, 1/2 Thai, and 1/4 white my life experience is much more than the black experience, in fact I am more Asian than Black. I would rather be thought of as a role model for all races." And that ended the conversation about him being a black role model. He is much more conservative in his value system than most realize. I always cheer against him, because I like to cheer for the underdog and in golf everyone is the underdog when it comes to Tiger.

Keith