One of the biggest sports stories in Michigan right now is the sexual harassment allegations against Michigan State Head football Coach Mel Tucker. The now suspended coach has been under investigation since last December. Though many discuss the consequences of such events, I don’t think there is enough exploration of why these incidents occur to begin with. Without a doubt, there are many character flaws that are left unaddressed that come into play. When there is a lack of correction of these imperfections, these events are bound to happen, and get more severe over time.
Clearly, one of the most prominent reasons such acts take place is due to a lack of moral character. It is quite likely that individuals such as Tucker engage in harassment activities on a regular basis, and have most of their lives. Furthermore, they see nothing wrong with it, and simply make excuses when they get caught. This behavior also results because these types of people have a lack of respect for women and people in general. In addition, the Mel Tuckers of society, have a blurred set of values that allow them to view what they are doing as acceptable. As long as we have people in the population with these viewpoints, these abhorrent actions will continue to take place.
People who conduct themselves in a manner that includes devaluing others through unwanted relations, seem to get more bold as they progress through time. As they advance themselves through the career hierarchy, they become more powerful. Along with this, their unacceptable actions can become more frequent and severe in nature. It’s almost as though they are under the impression that their authority inoculates them from consequences. Therefore, they feel even if they do get caught engaging in questionable deeds, their perceived charisma will protect them from scrutiny. Unfortunately, this can happen. Thankfully, in Tucker’s case, he could not escape paying the price for his inexcusable behavior. For Tucker authority did not equal escapabiliy.
Unfortunately for Tucker and people like him, allow themselves to get in vulnerable situations that involves little to no accountability. This gives them the opportunity to completely control situations that could lead to devastating and life altering consequences for all involved. Additionally, in the moment, they allow feelings to cloud the thinking process, which inevitably leads to occurrences that will be regretted in the future. Having some an accountability and a little sensibility keeps people on the straight and narrow, and for Tucker could have made all the difference in the world.
A little bit of self reflection and self awareness is important for anyone to conduct life successfully. A lack of it can lead to some unwanted bumps in the road. Having both of these qualities will lead to a natural respect for your fellow human beings. Unfortunately, for Tucker, he was woefully low on all of these qualities, which led to his unprofessional, unwanted, and heinous acts toward others. With proper remorse, he could be forgiven, but the consequences will be with him the rest of his days.
3 comments:
Very good article, Gordy.
No doubt, true. He’s scum. However, didn’t that girl know how to turn off her phone? She’s equally as guilty. Bet you that plenty of the women, who crossed his path, knew where that off button was. Lol!
That last comment was mine. I was only 11 years old when a man called me on a landline and harassed me. It was a prank call. I put the phone down on a chair and found my mom, who hung up the phone for me. Had it been a few years later, I would have hung it up myself, because I would have been mature enough to not tolerate it. Again, that guy is also disgusting.
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