Max Kellerman recently criticized Tiger Woods for saying people should respect the office of the presidency no matter who is in office.  Per Kellerman, "[a]nd it either holds in contempt the intelligence of people who hear it or else it's just a stupid thing to say. ... To say you must have respect for the office – Tiger, be clear.  Are you saying that the office, therefore, confers respect on to its present temporary occupant?  No.  Having respect for the office means principally, in my view, is the office holder should have respect for the office." Not only is Kellerman wrong, but his argument is also illogical. Mr. Kellerman appears to be saying that if a person holding a particular position does not "respect" that position, the position itself is not worthy of respect.  Following this line of reasoning, if a Supreme Court justice is disliked or is removed from the bench for misconduct (i.e.,...(Read Full Post)