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Somewhere along the way, society has confused the definition of role model with that of an idol. Idols are worshipped with blind admiration, devotion. Johnny Bench was my idol when I was growing up. The greatest catcher of all-time was just that -- a baseball player. He wasn't my role model. Yes, I wanted to be a catcher and a major league baseball player but I didn't know about him other than he was a gifted baseball player from Oklahoma. Years later I find out he was a womanizer. Had countless affairs and is an arrogant SOB. I didn't know that growing up. But I also didn't care because I had role models that guided me down my path. My parents taught me life lessons that no professional athlete could have taught me. Those are role models. There's nothing wrong with being a Dale Jr. fan or a Hannah Montana fan. Dale is involved with numerous charitable organizations, and is a likeable guy. But having spent time around athletes, I know they aren't role models. Now, some can be role...

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