"Law banning items from rearview mirrors is being rethought"

This article, by Matt Helms, is about lessening the Michigan ban on objects hanging from the rearview mirror. Since most people ignore the law in the first place, Michigan lawmakers are thinking about allowing small items to be hung from the mirror as long as they do not block the driver's view. Some people were just ignorant of the law: "'I thought it was legal as long as it's not something that obstructs your view.'" I like this quote because I too was unaware that there was a law banning items on the rearview mirror. I have always seen people hang different items from their mirrors, so it would have never occurred to me that it is illegal. I understand why the ban is in place, but as long as someone is not going overboard with the fuzzy dice and air fresheners, I think people should be allowed to hang small items. If it is not impairing their driving, I do not have a problem with it. I support the compromise of allowing small items to hang from the rearview mirror.

Mitch Albom's Article on Lebron

Albom's point in the article was to say that when trouble comes to an African American athlete in the media, he/she often blames racism instead of the true reason for the problem. In this case, Lebron was criticized for throwing an hour television special all about his decision of what team, Cleveland or Miami, he was going to choose, instead of just announcing it plainly like expected. Albom argues that it was Lebron's ego that caused the trouble with the media and with his fans, not racism. Albom argues this excuse is often used as an "easy out" so Lebron and others in similar situations do not have to take any blame for their actions.
I agree with Albom. I think fans left him because of his ego, not his race. I do think that Lebron should just admit that he was wrong. It might give him back some of his fans, because people tend to be forgiving of their favorite athletes. However, in blaming racism, he is simply throwing off any responsibility. People did not stop liking him because of his race. People stopped liking him because of his ego. It is as simple as that.
One of Albom's best arguments for his point that it was ego, not racism, that got Lebron into trouble, is the fact that no one claimed race was a factor in his success. Since race was not a factor in his success, that means Lebron had fans from all races, and those that left him were not just white. Fans who left were from all races. Therefore, race was not a factor, but ego was.
Mitch Albom's Article: It's not race, Lebron, but it might be you