June 27, 2004

Personality, it's something that defines each and every one of us as human beings, it's part of what helps us differ from each other. Funny then, how everyone seems to be scared of any public figure having any of it whatsoever. Watching the NHL draft on Saturday, I noted how a young prospect who talent-wise was a top ten player, yet because of his confident and strong personality (some may call it cockiness) he slipped down almost 20 positions. Call me crazy, but in the world of sports, is that confidence and self-belief not something that seems like it could help a young player develop. A lot of people have self esteem and security issues, (myself included). Strange then how the NHL would be willing to pass on someone who seems to have already tackled these dilemmas at such a young age. It's almost as if, it wasn't who can help my team? More so, who can help my team, but do it in a 100% politically correct manner, frightening almost isn't it? But I suppose that's the way the world is going these days. Better to have children look up to shy, reserved, drones rather then individuals with strong opinions or beliefs. Because then just maybe, those kids might grow up to be individuals with strong opinions, and that would just be.... hell?
Matthew C at 1:27 AM