Agreed, this precisely sums up my thoughts. If I had a friend who was cheating on his wife I wouldn't be thrilled, I might even say something about it, but I could still be friends with him.

If that same friend was beating the crap out of his wife, I would immediately cut ties with him, and highly suggest to her to get the police involved. If I actually caught him beating his wife, I would definitely step in and beat his ass and/or call the cops.

Not only that but cheating is highly immoral, wherease physical abuse is highly illegal. So in my opinion, and the eyes of the law, they are both very different scenarios

"Do I understand correctly that he is an elected board member? If yes, when is the next election and in which district does he serve."

he serves through next year, that is, through 2015. a vote would take place roughly a year from now to seat a new member (Texas), and he would replace jack in january of 2016.

If nominated, I will run. If elected, I will serve.

The way I interpret Dan's statement is that cheating on one's spouse rises to the beating of one's spouse, NOT that the beating of one's spouse lowers to cheating on one's spouse (which seems like what you are implying).

That all said, is it me or do these kinds of threads always seem to pop up in October when the NA tri season is winding down?

The way I interpret Dan's statement is that cheating on one's spouse rises to the beating of one's spouse, NOT that the beating of one's spouse lowers to cheating on one's spouse (which seems like what you are implying).

this thread can't be good for your Beast Mode tee shirt sales.

Usat's board re-elected Jack as treasurer 7-5 as treasurer in April of 2014 after it knew of his actions. 7 members need to go.

You've made it obvious in your couple of posts on here that you have no interest in the truth related to Jack other than to attempt to marginalize what he did. You'd be well served to be careful in your discussion of the actual facts.

I've noticed that, too. After everybody is done arguing about something at Kona, the general feeling around here seems pretty argumentative and edgy until everybody has their goals set and get back to regular training again. I took a couple of months off from ST around this time last year because of it. That's part of why I posted the question about everybody's 2015 racing plans... Think happy thoughts, people! :)

For USAT, if you punch a woman during a race, you're disqualified. Board members, however, may punch their wives at home without penalty.

What has struck me in this instance is that regardless of the situation, old white men in positions of power stick together and support each other even when abhorrent behavior is proven. Money doesn't corrupt and cause cover-ups. The size of the sport (NFL v USAT) or the dollars associated aren't to blame. It's simply the nature of old white men in power to help one another no matter what.

Women in triathlon are really not having a great year. Old white men have rejected their attempts for equality at Kona and now the USA Triathlon governing body is tolerating the beating of an elderly woman by one of their board members. I hope they budgeted extra money for PR.

I have shown regret and remorse to my Wife, my family, my friends and USAT when confronted. I don't know most of you, a post was made, I responded, am I sorry I did this, hit my wife you're all absolutely correct on that, I am deeply sorry for my actions but I don't need to display that to you or anyone else on the forum. I thought I was being rather upstanding in not dodging the post but responding to it which talked about the charges and what I had done. This happened 18 months ago and we have BOTH tried to move on. The victim here for the second time is my wife.


I certainly am responsible and must deal with my mistake everyday for the rest of my life but I am lucky my Wife of 37 years has seen my efforts and stands by me. The Law sees my efforts and I am a citizen with full rights. I work everyday to make sure I never do this act again. This was a private moment that happened in our home. And after 30 years in this sport I have no intention of resigning. My actions on a personal note have nothing to do with my official duties as an elected Board member. We could go on with this but no matter what I say some of you will never be satisfied, so in the words of a Rick Nelson, many years ago: "You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself". But again I will say: "Those without sin, let them cast the first stone!" I am not religious but this one certainly fits the thread.

Jack Weiss physically threatened a fellow board member at the boards meeting in Vermont in 2012. At their next meeting police had to be present. Are we shocked that he beat his wife?

Have you ever met Jack? Yes, he's loud like a Chihuahua but also about 5 and 1/2 feet tall and nearly 70 years old.
To be honest I'd worry more about the board members who are so soft that they'd feel threatened by him.

They should at least be able to outrun him.

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