[cyborg]

Who cares about a college fund if the father isn't there? Why get one more divorce because there are millions of divorces already?

[Hot Tabasco]

Who cares about a college fund if the father isn't there?

On what facts do you presume that Armstrong ISN'T there for his kids other than being away on business for a month unlike military fathers deployed for a year or so?

This year is likely his last successful year of gainful employment due to his age vs. occupation with the possibility of a decent income next year under the sponsorship of the Discovery Channel. What is he going to do then? Once the racing stops so do the endorsements! His livelihood, his family's support and future income depend on what he is doing TODAY! He and the other athletes of his calibre know full well what they are doing and sacrificing and it is up to their spouses to realize that. Don't forget, these women married these athletes knowing full well what their short lived jobs entail........

Since you and I have no knowledge of the circumstances surrounding his personal life, you and I have no right to cast judgment on Armstrong. But if you wish to push the envelope, then I offer the argument that his ex was merely a gold digger latching on to a professional athlete and ultimately couldn't deal with the fact that she came in second...........

[Hot Tabasco]

Look Cyborg, this thread is no different than any Rush thread. There are people who participate on these threads who like nothing better than to see an individual who has reached the pinacle of their profession fall. Why? I don't know! I suspect that it is some variation of "penile" envy but whatever the reason, they like nothing better than to spout their unfounded hatred of that individual due to their own subconscious shortcomings rather than acknowledge the sacrifices and hard work that that particular individual had to endure to achieve his/her level of excellence........

I sometime wonder why this is considered a "conservative" forum.......