Sunday, February 18, 2007

Apologies in the News, February 18, 2007

The courage to say sorryHindustan Times - New Delhi,Delhi,IndiaThe wrongdoer wants to unburden himself, by offering apologies and seeking forgiveness from the wronged. Ultimately this leads to moral empowerment by ...

Being John Amechi, but not being Tim Hardaway
By Howard Wasserman(Greg) It only has gotten worse for Hardaway as his recent attempts at damage control have included apologies, non-apologies, and the statement that he would disown a gay family member. The NBA dismissed Hardaway from his official role in ...

Former mayor demands apology over anti-gay accusation
Cambridge councillor John Hipkin urged that 'more homes be built for families'

Evolution Memo Prompts Call for Apology
ATLANTA — A Jewish organization is demanding an apology from a Georgia legislator for a memo that says the teaching of evolution should be banned because it is a myth propagated by an ancient Jewish sect.

Apologize while parents still aliveNewsday - Long Island,NY,USARather than focusing on what might happen after they die, you could take this time to swallow your shame, apologize, try to make amends and ask their ...

To Apologize or Not to ApologizeTown Hall - Washington,DC,USA
Sure thing, she could have said, I'm happy to apologize. Despite my earlier claims of having done personal research that led me to support the war, ...

Checking in: The crazy world of celebrehab7DAYS - Dubai,United Arab EmiratesHe followed that up with a string of apologies to the tune of “I have begun counselling. I regard this as a necessary step toward understanding why I did ...

Saudi wants Dutch MP apology on Islam offence-paperReuters AlertNet - London,England,UK
"It (embassy) appealed to the appropriate authorities on the need for Wilders insulting statements to be withdrawn and an apology be given to Muslims . ...

Foley demands apology from park protestersAdvertiser Adelaide - Adelaide,South Australia,Australia
He said it was "ratbag behaviour" and "I will be instructing government officers to have no contact with the group until I get a written apology". ...

Column: Nevada forum to give candidates shot at sound biteNorwich Bulletin - Norwich,CT,USA
Obama also found himself spending time last week issuing apologies after his comments in New Hampshire, where he was criticizing the president's Iraq policy ...

The times they are a-changingSunday Life - UKI make no apologies for this, because I believe the realisation of a shared future to be one of the greatest challenges facing our society. ...