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Friday, February 10, 2006 12:00 AM

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Introducing Bode Call: Let the Games begin! Plus: Britney sort of apologizes, celebrity offspring embarrass, and Page Six pats self on back.

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  • Friday, February 10, 2006 05:26 AM

    Hypocrites

    I am in awe of the sheer sanctimonious balls of the collective sports media.

    Bode Miller is an adult. It is not his job to serve as a role model for anyone. It is not his job to meet your preconceived notions of how an elite athlete is 'supposed to act.' It is entirely his choice to take the risks he is taking, and to experience any fallout that might result from those risks. If you're so concerned or disapproving about his behavior or statements, DON'T WRITE ABOUT IT. But then that wouldn't fill your column inches or help you meet your deadline now, would it. Hypocrites.

    I have to say that, in a time when an elite 16 year old figure skater's training regiment includes media relations - and produces interviews about as interesting as that of a household robot - I find Bode Miller's unbridled mouth and uncensored communication to be very refreshing.

    And don't get me started on the soft focus, sob-story crap that suffices as American Olympic TV coverage.

    —KR Read KR's other letters

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