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Originally Posted by FanIn80
The guy had one questionable sexual encounter 17 years ago in his early 20s. Was what he did 17 years ago terrible? Of course it was. But he saved his marriage, raised 3 daughters, and became a public spokesman in favour of numerous women's causes. Kobe was incredibly well-respected by good men and women who knew him from all over the world. The only "rapist" comments I've seen from anyone are from people who read a headline 20 years ago and haven't bothered to read anything since.
Edit: Even if you're the kind of person who thinks one single action should irreparably define an entire person's existence, with zero hope of redemption, that's certainly your prerogative; but his 13 year old daughter and 7 other people died along with him too.
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I voted indifferent. I agree with you that we may be shouldn't keep on calling him a rapist, and honestly, I didn't know anything about things he did for women's causes because I didn't like him after that first incident. As much as we shouldn't keep bringing up his first indiscretion, IMHO, we shouldn't give him credit for saving his marriage and raising his daughters. They are his daughters for Christ sake, it his responsibility to take care of them.
Kobe is a human being, anytime a human being loss his life is a sad thing. Feel sad for him and his little daughter along with 7 other people. Pay tribute to him if you are a fan but painting him as a glorified hero that's larger than life is something I feel over doing it.
Then of course, this is just my own opinion.