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Okay, I've been seeing this story about the singer of Gangnum Style on my newsfeed over the last few days from friends and pages. I've posted this comment on a couple of them, but I want to put it here, too:
I don't care for him and that song is more of a joke than worthy of musical notoriety; however, I believe his apology is heartfelt and sincere. I read the entire article and saw his interview.
Sometimes, we have to remember PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES, and then honor their apology when it's sincere because we aren't perfect and none of us are gods. We will never get an apology from Jane Fonda, who did much worse, and she was never sorry.
I read this part of his apology and I wish the rest of America would understand this and behave accordingly: "...While I’m grateful for the freedom to express one’s self I’ve learned there are limits to what language is appropriate..." Too bad so many patriotic Americans can't understand the same.
He explained why he wrote the lyrics. He didn't make excuses, just explained his thinking at the time. He humbled himself in his apology, stating clearly that he enjoyed all the freedoms and education of this country only to turn around and disrespect it. And for that he was truly sorry.
I think it's time we got off of our high horse and let this one go. We have people in our government who boldly screw us over every day and make no apologies (from BOTH sides). We all do and say stupid things that we wish we could take back. Sometimes we regret them as soon as we do them. Other times, it takes some growing up and moving past hurt and anger to see the clearer, reasonable view. If you've never in your life done this, feel free to throw a stone.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/
I don't care for him and that song is more of a joke than worthy of musical notoriety; however, I believe his apology is heartfelt and sincere. I read the entire article and saw his interview.
Sometimes, we have to remember PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES, and then honor their apology when it's sincere because we aren't perfect and none of us are gods. We will never get an apology from Jane Fonda, who did much worse, and she was never sorry.
I read this part of his apology and I wish the rest of America would understand this and behave accordingly: "...While I’m grateful for the freedom to express one’s self I’ve learned there are limits to what language is appropriate..." Too bad so many patriotic Americans can't understand the same.
He explained why he wrote the lyrics. He didn't make excuses, just explained his thinking at the time. He humbled himself in his apology, stating clearly that he enjoyed all the freedoms and education of this country only to turn around and disrespect it. And for that he was truly sorry.
I think it's time we got off of our high horse and let this one go. We have people in our government who boldly screw us over every day and make no apologies (from BOTH sides). We all do and say stupid things that we wish we could take back. Sometimes we regret them as soon as we do them. Other times, it takes some growing up and moving past hurt and anger to see the clearer, reasonable view. If you've never in your life done this, feel free to throw a stone.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/
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