Sports Illustrated has a site for people to give their opinion about who is the most over-rated in this year’s NFL draft. My question is “Who gives a flying_____?” It’s a bunch of people tweeting who never had the talent to get drafted in anything except, maybe, the Army. My basic comment would be, “Get a life.”

They have no idea what it takes to get to a level of performance to even be considered for an opportunity to be a professional athlete. And, the truth is, no one knows who will do what anyway. Being a great college player is no guarantee of a pro career. It is not a failure to not be able to go to the next level.

Oh, we love to take credit when we are right. The great thing is we don’t have to be responsible when we are wrong. All the panels on the networks tell you about everything with no consequences for what they opine. I would be interested (mildly) if they put “their money where their mouth is.”

When one is a designated expert there will be people who will listen to what they have to say. Something said enough times is often mistaken for the truth. Coaches lose jobs. Players get unearned reputations regarding their talent or character after making a single mistake. And, of course, some are earned.

The point here is that technology has made it possible for a person to say anything to hundreds, thousands and even millions of people. No responsibility. No respect. No relationship.

Way back in the day the Bible said something about “casting the first stone.” Thoughtlessly flapping our lips about someone else can challenge the dignity of anyone. Who are we without dignity?

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