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Wednesday, 12 April 2006 |
Dame Tanni Grey Thompson condemns Tiger Woods's comment
Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey Thompson has condemned Tiger Woods for using the word "spaz" to describe how he played at the Masters.
Tiger Woods has since apologised but was criticised for using the word in reference to his putting display.
"I think he was a bit stupid saying something off the cuff in that way," Dame Tanni Grey Thompson said.
"It was a stupid comment but I won't get upset by it - there are bigger battles to fight, " she added.
But Dame Tanni Grey continued, "My worry is people and youngsters seeing that someone like Tiger Woods is using this kind of terminology. If they think it's OK for him to use it, then do they think it's OK for them to use it as well?
"You know he's not one of the rough football players who's gambling and getting drunk and being in clubs, you know he's quite a straight guy. "
And concerning political correctness in relation to this incident she commented, "I don't think it is a nice word for anyone to use but I think we get upset by terminology.
"For example, in America, handicapped is an acceptable term which it isn't here - it's quite insulting.
"I don't think he meant to be offensive but nobody in his position should be saying it.
"I bet he won't say it again."
Tiger Woods's spokesman Mark Steinberg later responded, "Tiger meant nothing derogatory to any person or persons and apologises for any offence caused."
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