"Disrespect?" Or is there something else at work?

This whole "I've been disrespected" foolishness has become tiring. LaDainian Tomlinson's misguided tirade is the latest example, but we’ve seen a lot of these stupid arguments over the years. Our opinion? Lurking behind all of those claims about inadequate respect being paid is another word that begins with the letter 'r': resentment. He who claims Disrespect is usually resentful over something they didn’t get, be it a contract, a win, an endorsement, or a stretch Hummer limo filled with crazy mad 'hos.