Let him without the ball cast the stone

We have placed moral relativism on such a high social pedestal it's almost untouchable.

Almost - until footballers start signing the wrong name on an autograph, or getting drunk and making sexually suggestive comments.

Then we unanimously agree that it's unforgivable.

And so, because we lack the desire to really engage with a messy issue, we tear down young men with venomous public opinion.

Young men, well-schooled in self-gratification, rather than self-control, are now being ridiculed by the society that helped form them.

Why are we concerned with the personal morality of our sporting stars, and not our captains of business?

Why are we concerned with Willie Mason and Mark Gasnier, and not with ourselves?

Perhaps the social pendulum is starting to swing back towards moral conservatism.

Or maybe it's just easier to point the finger rather than looking within ourselves.

Either way, it's worth taking some time out to consider.