forgive them at this point? Or what? It sounds like a pretty lame excuse to me. Case in point --Mel Gibson.--- or various homophobes who have--'lapsed into homosexual behaviour'..and 'done penance' through receiveing counselling. Isn't this just a cop out?
2007-02-08 06:02:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Well, you know what they say, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice.......
"We" won't get fooled again.
You are talking about Mel? Heck I thought you were discussing Ted Haggard, same difference though.
Caught once, will be caught again.
2007-02-08 06:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree. It's almost as poor of an excuse as, "I am a product of my environment"....Horse feathers!!! The truth is the environment is a product of US.
It always bothers me when someone fails to be accountable for their actions. This is a repeat of the story in the bible about God and Satan making a bet - the result of that bet being free-will. Each person is resonsible for their own actions. (thanks for letting me vent over this one!)
2007-02-08 14:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by E_Tard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Athletes can screw 1000 women, write books about it and sell them. They are not condemned for "promiscuous" behavior.
The rich and famous can be druggies, thieves, alcoholics and bigots and become even richer because they are. Of course they have to officially declare REHAB or counseling first.
It's all hypocrisy....all of it.
2007-02-08 14:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If they truly knew that they had a problem, they would have sought out counseling BEFORE their hate-related incident(s).
So, this is the bare minimum "mea culpa" that they think will salvage their credibility. They are wrong.
2007-02-08 14:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
On one hand, it's good that they acknowledge they need help.
On the other hand, it doesn't absolve them, but it might impress a jury if they are sued later on for civil damages from hate speech, etc.
2007-02-08 15:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kedar 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's exactly what it is. Everyone (well almost everyone) falls for the same old crap. I'm Sorry. I'll get help. Please forgive me, then they put on their best puppy dog eyes and most people go "Awww, he'll get help. let's forgive him"
2007-02-08 14:07:11 · answer #6 · answered by ron s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋