This is so true. Saw a poll that 25 percent of men would miss the birth of a child for the superbowl. Many would skip a funeral or wedding of a close friend or family member. You just have to wonder if there is actually hope for the nation.
I have often called professional sports the bread and circuses of our nation. I am adding reality tv and American Idol to that list.
They told me he was getting married later in the day, and he wanted to
get his runs in, so as soon as the waiting period for the tire
cooling was up, they let him go next.