ML Dude,
I'm not even a boxing fan, but I can't resist giving my 2 cents worth on this subject.
I have to agree with German Star on this one...There's NO excuse for Tyson's behavior in recent years.
Eveyone's had some sort of "injustice" or some bad things happen in their "environment", as you say, but you don't see everyone biting people's ears off, fighting and cursing at news conferences, etc., and just acting like a complete meathead as Tyson does.
We make our own choices, and excluding any mental or physical handicaps that cannot be overcome, we ARE totally responsible for what we become!
He is what he is today as a result of HIS choices, just as all of us are. I don't buy that "oh, he's had a tough life" crap. What ever happened to being RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS? I guess that's too much to ask, considering the "blame everyone but yourself" mentality that has taken over our society. Everyone thinks they're a damn victim. It's bull****.
OK, I feel better now.
Mike