We preach from such high and lofty positions sometimes, conveniently forgetting our own indiscretions.

But it's natural for humans to elevate their own righteousness at the expense of others. If it's natural for humans, then it must also be natural for nations consisting of humans. We love to compare ourselves against the worst of the worst sometimes. It makes us feel good about ourselves so we can go on justifying our behavior.

We can claim the high road all we want. But history tells a far different story of a nation that has (on occasion) needlessly stuck its nose into other worldly affairs and caused unspeakable tragedy and suffering. Being "less evil" doesn't mean evil doesn't exist.

It's good to be reminded sometimes that we too live in houses made of glass.

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    Must’ve missed my post on this. Want a good history lesson on this countries transgressions regarding human rights atrocities, watch Netflix’s Who We Are: A History of Racism in America.

    Really excellent. Can’t recommend it enough. We have a horrendous history regarding human rights. But we’ve progressed. And historically we haven’t always lived up to our rhetoric. But eventually we’ve tried to expand human rights although with many setbacks.

    So, although not without fault. No need for this country to feel self righteous. No country has done more in fighting for human rights around the world than this country. And we should always be on the side of expanding human rights.

    However, thru happenstance we have a Supreme Court hell bent on reversing decades of advancements in human rights. And we have one of our two political parties embrace a cult like figure that espouses anti democratic values and wants to take the country towards illiberalism / autocracy.

    So we shouldn’t take for granted what we’ve gained. Again, it’s a constant struggle. Arguing over a thing called sportswashing will pale in comparison.

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          Sneakylong Mixed emotions on this. He's a two time champ and he hasn't done anything illegal. But I get they want to bypass all the crap that would come with him being there. I can't blame them for that.

              garyt1957 The R&A doe not like 'schmoozing'. Does not want Norman coming and stealing the likes of Ben Curtis from their ranks.

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                Eguller Or they prefer an opportunity to publicly snub/shame him? They’ve invited players who compete in LIV to play in the Open (televised event) … but sitting down to a private dinner would create too much of a distraction? I’m highly skeptical of their stated intent. The fact that they have recently upped their “partnership” with the PGA only heightens that skepticism.

                    Stu1961 The fact that they have recently upped their “partnership” with the PGA only heightens that skepticism.

                    Same here.
                    Plus, he already asked for special permission tp play the event and maybe they see him as pushing his luck.
                    He would bring the circus with him for sure though. The LIV players not so much.

                        Spuzz
                        I have no issue with their denial to let him play. I believe they’ve been pretty consistent with limiting those exceptions to players under age 60.

                            I understand the why as they put it, but the media/fans arent present at the champions celebration, now the 4 hole play, well thats has more visibility.

                            Trying to avoid a distraction at the expense of a 2 time champion who hasnt done anything wrong.? This borders on kissing up to the PGA, R&R is better than that.

                            Thought I read where the denial to play was done months ago, which seems reasonable for who they want to play in their tournament.