Yahoo! posted an article concerning Tiger Woods and his family recently, highlighting the fact that his family has been able to stay out of the spotlight until now. The article focuses on Mrs. Woods’ ability to fly under the publicity radar.
Although most of the time, the Woods family is very discrete, recent actions have triggered a sincere interest in the family from the media. One incident is going to ruin the wall of privacy the Woods family has managed to erect. Is this right? Does the media have the right to go barging into their life because of one incident?
The article mentions rumors of an affair. This affair was reported by the National Enquirer. This is sensationalism at its best. Form your own opinions about this. I don’t think it is right for writers to automatically assume after one issue, and the only public issue for this family, that Tiger is having an affair. This is the kind of reporting that shouldn’t be tolerated. Yes, if the police report is released and Tiger Woods’ wife is responsible for harming the golf star, then by no means should a reporter hold back, but linking a rumor with a car accident and going off the bend is by no means necessary.
How do serious writers feel about sensationalism? How does this story relate to Jon and Kate’s much publicized dilemma? Should speculations be published?
