[SML] An Apology

[Randy Porter]

 Seriously?  You apologized for the term 'water-white'?

What is the currently allowed newspeak term that replaces it?

Also, Joe...

Who pissed in your cornflakes?  You changed the term 'water-white' to
'white water', which my neck of the woods means river rapids.  What's the
newspeak term for that?


Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:45:15 +0000
> From: David Fox <David.Fox at etcconnect.com>
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> Joe;
> I would like to sincerely apologize for offending you with my post. I must
> have read that hundreds of times and quite honestly, it never occurred to
> me that the color references within it were triggering or racist. I offer
> no excuses and hope that with this apology I can convey that is was never
> my intent to insult, degrade, or cause harm.
>
> As a straight white man living in America I pretend no personal experience
> to the harm this nation has caused to people based on their race, religion,
> sexual orientation, or identified gender.
>
> That my post hurt you and possibly many others too uncomfortable to say
> something fills me with grief and despair.  I say this not in search for
> empathy, but to express that not only am I truly sorry for hurting you but
> that I also deeply regret having done so.
>
> I am sure you have experienced apologies in the past where those who are
> apologizing cite examples of past  positive behaviors in defense.  I know
> that as you and I have no past those words may ring hollow to you.
>
> Please know that I have lived my life in the strong pursuit of equity and
> equality for all and have tried to make decisions in life and career with
> the firm belief that we are all human beings deserving of respect and
> dignity. While there is nothing I can do to erase my post, please know I
> have learned from this conversation and will never share this again.
>
> If you would like to talk more on this I am happy to learn from you.
>
> David
>

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