Well, someone out there in the NFL is certainly paying attention to what's going on these days. I just came across an article over at SignOnSanDiego.com which talks about how Cletis Gordon has used his little brush with the law to help educate kids about drunk driving. Gordon was pulled over for drunk driving in the Gaslamp Quarter awhile back, but was released because he passed the sobriety tests. The incident has opened up his eyes and has given him perspective on life. Now he's collaborated with MADD and talking to high school kids and at Boys & Girls Clubs. Here's what he said about his incident:
“That night, I did have a couple of drinks, but I never would get behind the wheel drunk. Never. I was sober. I've never been in any trouble in my life. I never got in trouble in high school or college. I have no history of this; that's why I'm doing this now. I wasn't raised like that. It's dangerous. I'm trying to help kids make better decisions.”
I'm very excited to see that there are athletes who want to give back to the community and make a difference. Ok, athletes don't have to good role models, but the ones who are...well, they're the ones who will go far in life and will be the ones we'll honor and remember.
Are you being a good role model for our youth? Are you teaching them that drunk driving is wrong?
Certainly we all make mistakes. If you've made the mistake of drinking and driving, be sure to hire a professional San Diego drunk driving attorney!
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