What do you think of Michael Richards "apology"?
966693
no, i don't think he was trying to push any more buttons.  he can't push any buttons now, he broke it on stage in his routine.\ni think his apology is bogus.  he should not have to apologize because he got caught being racial.  he should want to apologize because his words were intentional, cutting, hurtful (to more than just the people in the audience), and ignorant.\nas far as banning the "n" word...what a joke.  how about we just ban cussing?  no, better yet, let's ban anything and everything that anybody finds offensive!
1167221
I think people are bound to say things which they don't really mean down deep inside esp when an arguement is going on.My thought is he did apologize and sometimes that's about all one can do.I have heard actions speak louder than words. As long as the person treats another with respect then I wouldn't hold one arguement over thier head forever.
781631
God, you Yanks really are as thick as sh*t.\n\nOf course the asker knows Bush wasn't PERSONALLY responsible for Vietnam.\n\nThe question is should he apologise on behalf of the American people for the atrocities committed in their name.\n\nAnd of course he should.\n\nAnd of course you lot, who seem to make a habit of going into other people's countries for no good reason, and killing hundreds of thousands of innocent people in the process, are too dumb to see it.\n\nShame on you all.
833036
Pretty much.  At the same time, I feel sorry for him/her.  Like it's some need to get noticed even if its incendiary and mangled rhetoric.  It really plays into the vitriolic disgust between the opposing political philosophies, and so they're no bridge-builder.  They'll move on eventually.  Hopefully for some happier, more purposeful activity than trying to rile up liberals......
197931
you're forgiven. and  i think you sound like a very very nice person. and while we are on the subject . i will apologize to any one i have offended ok . this is cool i'm with you tina on your subject and good for you. god bless you to.
178370
I am both saddened and disgustened.\n\nYou should check out the question where he asks if it is okay that he hit his girlfriend twice in the mouth and then kicked her when she fell to the floor.  And all in front of her kids.\n\nClassy!
384975
This has got to be one of the most rediculous things I have ever heard.  Why does everyone have to be so hypersensitive about everything. For those people offended by his use of the word spaz, GET OVER IT!!! I don't think Tiger should have needed to apologize.  I think all the people offended by his use of the word should be the ones to apologize.  What right do they have to control what Tiger and the rest of us feel is ok to say.  Are these people the thought police? They are probably the same people who came up with all the politically correct terms we have to use nowadays so that the HYPER-sensitive people don't get offended. For those of you who are this sensitive... GET ON WITH YOUR OWN LIVES AND QUIT WORRYING ABOUT EVERYONE ELSE!!!
880617
bless ya.\ntakes a lot of bal+s to do that, i hope your apology was accepted.\nxx
765743
I think there's a lot of joking about black people that is accepted (along with other races) but Richards was just vicious and way out of line. I'm not sensitive about race, at all, but when I saw his video, I thought, "WOW!".
784476
From Monty Python's Flying Circus-\n\nWe would like to apologize for the way in which politicians are represented in this programme.  It was never our intention to imply that politicians are weak-kneed political time-servers who are concerned more with their personal vendettas and private power struggles than the problems of government, nor to suggest at any point that they sacrifice their credibility by denying free debate on vital matters in the mistaken impression that party unity comes before the well-being of the people they supposedly represent, nor to imply at any stage that they are squabbling little toadies without an ounce of concern for the vital social problems of today.  Nor indeed do we intend that viewers should consider them as crabby ulcerous little self-seeking vermin with furry legs and an excessive addiction to alcohol and certain explicit sexual practices which some people might find offensive.\n\nWe are sorry if this impression has come across.
904810
It's impossible to tell what's in another person's mind. Seinfeld was and still remains one of my favorite comedies of all-time and Richards (Kramer) was an integral part of what made the Seinfeld show special.\n\nAfter decades in the business, it is unfortunate that he will be remembered for that single moment in his life instead of the body of work (some good/some bad) that he put together during his career.\n\nTime will be the best test of how this plays out though I'm gratified that he appears to be facing all these issues straight on.\n\nI am hoping that he comes out of this a better man. I am also hopeful that those most personally offended by this might eventually find room for forgiveness.\n\nPeace.
840162
the guy screwed up, what he did was just plain wrong, and there is not alot he can say except to appoligize and keep a low profile for a while.\n\nTo piant the guy as a "racist" over one incident is more than I care to do. Folks screw up,..at what point is the pennance paid? Besides,...I am more concerned with the racist that I do not see. Just me,...your mileage will vary.
786733
Some people (although I do not agree) that the club booked the act and so they have a certain responsibility to their patrons to return their money or apologize to people that came to the club for a good time. \n\nAs I said, I don't agree with that. I think the club's only responsibility at this point would be to bar Michael Richards from ever appearing on their stage again. Unless public opinion changes, I believe that allowing him back on stage at their club basically condones his attitude and his conduct.
12950
"He who is without sin, cast the first stone."  All of you should be ashamed for the hatred that you show towards indviduals, even though your reference to hate is only subtle.  If we asked for every president to apologize for their mistakes, where would we be?  I'm not condoning the man, but I cannot accept the answers you give as those from knowledgable, thinking, unbiased people.
732727
I think he has been punished by being shown to all as one of the people that he spent years preaching against. The closest thing to punishment I would like to see is for him to realize the harm he has done with his words demonizing gay people.
817304
No. There's never a good reason to say such things, no matter how upset you are. ESPECIALLY knowing that you're in the spotlight. Why is it these stars, actors, whatever say these hateful things and expect that an apology is going to make it all better? Did you hear his apology that was on Letterman? He threw in all this stuff about hurricane Katrina and the war, almost like he was trying to mix it in to downplay the whole situation or something.\n\nAlso, almost all comedians have hecklers and most know the appropriate way to either put them in their place or tolerate them without resorting to this BS. Maybe he should consider getting out of the stand up biz if he can't handle the heat.
914525
I agree.  Why do they think they deserve payment?  Everyone in our litigious society is seeking an easy payday.  Get real.  When someone REALLY hurts these people, then they have a right to press for payment.  \n\nI bet G. Allred was in touch with them and put the idea in their heads!  Racism hurts, yes, but it made Richards look bad.  Now the hecklers look just as bad.