I was curious to see how Wednesday would pass. What would be the message 10 years down the road from Magic Johnson's stunning announcement? What lessons will we have learned?
Predictably, news agencies tipped their hat to the 10-year anniversary and reported that all is well in Magic's world. His health is great, thanks to a variety of medications, and he has transformed himself into a successful entrepreneur.

Whoopee! Wonderful! Hooray for Magic!

But it is not even half the story. The other half isn't quite as rosy. And it's certainly nothing to cheer about. The other half of the story is that 10 years later, society keeps slouching toward moral decay, and it is led more often than not by professional athletes.

Can you say Gold Club?

It was our sordid sports show of the summer, starring a big-name athlete near you. The infamous Atlanta strip club became a magnet for jocks and celebs during the decadent decade of the '90s, the same '90s that started with Magic Johnson's shocking announcement.