On the heels of my last blog titled "Thumbs-Up!" - which used the Indianapolis Colts run of perfection as an example of giving dues to that which deserves their dues - it only seems fitting to now do a blog titled "Thumbs-Down!" - which uses the Colts' recent decision (more specifically, the Colts' management), to pull their key players from last week's game, which led to their first lose of the season, and subsequent shot at going undefeated, and making NFL history.
But I'm getting over it. Very slowly.
Here's the deal: while I still stand by my last post, re: the importance of giving kudos, atta-boys, props and congratulations when and where they are due (regardless of team bias) - we can't neglect, dismiss or ignore calling out questionable behavior/judgments/decisions/actions.
Opinions and commentary are a two-way street: we must be able to giveth, and taketh, the positive and the negative. Even if we don't agree either way. Heck, that's the basis of democracy, right? Sure, it's always best to disagree agreeably. But that doesn't change the disagreement. And after all, opinions are like belly buttons: we all have them.
Put another way, the proverbial cup is neither half-full, or half-empty: it's both. Similarly, when it comes to questionable behavior/judgements/decisions/actions that might elicit a thumbs-up or thumbs-down opinion, we have to be prepared and accepting for both. That's only fair.
Fair is Good.
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