It May Not Matter to Some But I Apologize

After uncle beer posted what he did it made me think. And I just want to apologize for some of the comments I made on the board today. I guess I was just to riled up to think right. I mean I can’t even imagine what the families of the Americans killed today are going through.

The whole thing just made me see RED! Terrorist acts just piss me off cause it is hard to pinpoint your agression against anyone in particular. So I just lashed out at a whole group which I know is wrong. And I apologize for doing so.

I guess I am little scared like Guin stated. I don’t want WW3 either but I am tired of taking this stuff off of terrorist.

Anyway like I said, I am sure some of you will not take this apology because ya’ll think I am a jerk but this is for ya’ll that will. My bark really is worse than my bite. I just lost my head and thanks uncle beer for making me realize that.

Whatever anybody else says, thank you for the apology. We all have our jerky moments, but it takes a few guts to stand up in public and say you are sorry.

I’ll bite.

It’s a horrible time for everyone. I can’t imagine what the families (and survivors) are going through. I can’t imagine the outpouring of emotion in the States right now.

Bill, you said some really offensive things, but given the extraordinary events of today I’ll accept your apology. Admitting you’re wrong is a decent thing to do, if that thought stays with you through what are inevitably going to be dark, hate-filled days to come. Thanks.

That’s big of you, Bill. It’s good to know that you can see past your anger and refuse to blame an entire race of people for the actions of a few completely demented assholes.

We’re better than them, remember? If they were like us, they wouldn’t have launched this attack. So, let’s keep in mind that whoever did this, it has nothing to do with the millions of sane, non-asshole Middle Easterners both here in the United States and in their homelands.

You’re a stand-up guy, Bill, and you’re okay by me. You just gotta keep that monkey away from your keyboard. :wink:

Good job, Bill. VERY classy.

Seriously, I am TERRIFIED. I do not want war. I don’t want anymore innocent people killed. This whole thing makes me wish that no weapon had ever been invented, that violence didn’t exist…(Yes, there have been worse things in life, but this is the worst I have seen, myself…so it’s scary to me).

Glad to hear it, Bill. I can certainly understand being overcome by emotion in a time like this, and I respect you for writing what you did here.

There’s hope for you, yet, **Bill. Thank you for being big enough to apologize.

Bill, that was a class apology, and in addition let me apologize for my own…um…heated remarks. :slight_smile:

We may butt heads again in the future (we probably will!) but I applaud the guts this post took and congratulate you for it!

Fenris

And a bigger man to own up to them.

I’d like to apologize to you as well. Let’s work together in this time of need.

Then we can get back to fighting amongst ourselves. :wink:

(c’mon… I need -something- to laugh at today.)

And I, too, apologize to you, Bill, for my earlier comments to you.

Bill, you are an okay guy. That apology took courage.

Nicely done, Bill. Apology accepted and appreciated.

(Now I hope I can show that much class next time I get taken to the mats.)

It matters, Bill. And deserves respect.

The events of this day have sickened, enraged and horrified anyone with a conscience or the slightest regard for human life. It’s hard to figure out where to PUT all the outrage over an atrocity like this.

The pure scope of the tragedy deserves the best people can draw from themselves. I’d say you did that by choking back the rage and fear, and apologizing for things you said “under the influence”, but didn’t mean or believe.

It takes grit, grace and guts to do that.

Veb

Bill, we’ve crossed swords more than a few times in the past, but this apology shows that your heart is definitely in the right place. You’re a good man, and I can’t see a board without you. :slight_smile:

Good show, Bill.

applause

Thanks ya’ll for accepting my apology and understanding on my little lapse of judgment yesterday.

Bill, I forgive you for putting tape on your cats paws.

God loves you Bill. And I do too.