An apology

[Pab Sungenis]

Yesterday and today I've complained about the addition of James Byrd Jr.'s name to Matthew's Law in the discussion of Obama's LGBT*.* record.

My opinions about that action, its appropriateness, and the motivations behind it still stand.

However, at the time I made those statements I was unaware that Lawrence Russell Brewer was scheduled to be executed tonight, and the fact that the feelings of some people with an interest would be on edge because of that.

My timing was unintentional, and could have been much better.

If anyone was offended by my statements being made so close to the execution, I apologize from the bottom of my heart. It was not my intention to grave dance, nor to belittle tonight's action in Texas for those who see it as justice or believe it justified.

I very rarely apologize for offending people, because I believe that most people that I set out to offend more than have it coming, but this was not one of those cases and thus I once again apologize.

[kayakjohnny]

1. That was a good apology and might've been a touch nicer without the "Go To Hell' sentiment

that happens to accompany the apology.

I know it wasn't intended, but it's there.

:)

[Pab Sungenis]

2. Well, if you're offended by my novel

then my work here is done.

Thank you for your comment, though.

[kayakjohnny]

4. Not the novel. At all.

But instead, the words ... 'Go to Hell' after an apology.

I know you didn't mean anything by it.

It's just the way it reads.

No offense.

Seriously.

[Pab Sungenis]

5. I know.

I was joking.

[Firebrand Gary]

3. What I love about DU and Progressives, we admit our own falters and try to correct them.

Good on ya my friend.

[Pab Sungenis]

9. And someone who uses an apology as an excuse to further attack the person apologizing

is the definition of someone who deserves to be offended.

That's why I don't apologize often. Thanks for your kind words.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

6. You are truly something else.

I explained to you repeatedly why Byrd's name is on the bill along with Matthew Shepard's and you STILL refuse to acknowledge it.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=433&topic_id=777933&mesg_id=778433

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=433&topic_id=777350&mesg_id=777545

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=433&topic_id=777350&mesg_id=777481

So for the third time, you have insulted the memory of James Byrd, and you've done it with misplaced outrage based on factually incorrect information. You seriously make me sick.

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[stellanoir]

8. not to worry

I loved the synopsis for your book.

Weird timing sometimes happens.

[Whisp]

10. lame ass apology not accepted.