[Oldeconomybuyer]

The author has Warren Sapp wrong. As a football fan, I don't see his "nasty image, on and off the field". Intense yes, nasty no. And I see no evidence that Sapp has been an influence on anyone other than defensive linemen and quarterbacks.

As for black culture in general, I think he also has it wrong. I don't know the difference between Tupac and a six-pack, but to measure a given culture by a singer and an athlete seems a bit of a stretch. If you want to pin blame on a given individual or group, I suggest you look at the real "leadership" in the black culture. In my view Jesse Jackson, the NAACLP, and the Congressional Black Caucus have far more influence over the state of affairs in the black community than Tupac and Sapp.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Worship of celebrity in our culture is very evident. The main theme I see repeated in articles similar to this one (LINKS at Post #1) is a call to parents to turn this around.