It’s bad enough that Tampa ended up in the spotlight for an asinine “Hannah Monstrosity” ticket contest where whipped parents wthout the ability to say “No” to their children clung to a stature of Hannah Montana for DAYS (over 150 hours) in the hopes of winning concert tickets, backstage passes and some cash.

Now, it appears the last two blooming idiots holding onto the stature struck a deal in the end. One of the parents let go, allowing Jody Powell of Port Charlotte to “win”. In return, the man who won agreed to give the backstage passes to the runner-up (Lara Padgett of Tampa) and they would split the $5000. He basked in the glory of his own generosity. He promised the press he was a man of his word and would absolutely go through with the deal.

Powell has claimed to be a minister. His good will must have seemed like a natural response for a man in his position.

Well, as of today, he has told the press the deal is off. He is keeping all of the cash and more than likely the backstage passes as well. He claims Padgett “talked trash” about him on the radio.

You know what? Your word is your word, period. If someone angers you, it is still your OWN responsibility to ensure you do not make a mockery about what comes out of your own mouth. Powell promised the passes and half the cash to Padgett. It does not matter to me what she said, he is showing what a lout he is by breaking his word.

It sickens me to see anyone JUSTIFY doing the wrong thing by trying to blame their actions on someone else’s words or actions. No matter what someone does to you, your OWN actions are your responsibility alone. What Padgett did or not say is not the issue. Powell is a lout and a loser. I feel sorry for the people he purportedly ministers to, seriously.