Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Prisoner Abuse – Apologies!
Why Would Someone Apologize?
Normally an apology is an admission of guilt and an expression of regret.
So, when Secretary Rumsfeld apologizes, does that mean that he has done something wrong? Does it mean that he is apologizing on behalf of criminals who have committed atrocities? Why?
This is different from a Japanese official apologizing for something his country did some 50 years ago. This is now! These people are still, this minute, under his command!
So, if he has done nothing wrong, he should not apologize! On the other hand, if he feels responsible enough to apologize, then that is not enough! He should be held accountable for his responsibility.
There was a time when people had enough dignity in them to resign for lesser evils done under their responsibility!
Normally an apology is an admission of guilt and an expression of regret.
So, when Secretary Rumsfeld apologizes, does that mean that he has done something wrong? Does it mean that he is apologizing on behalf of criminals who have committed atrocities? Why?
This is different from a Japanese official apologizing for something his country did some 50 years ago. This is now! These people are still, this minute, under his command!
So, if he has done nothing wrong, he should not apologize! On the other hand, if he feels responsible enough to apologize, then that is not enough! He should be held accountable for his responsibility.
There was a time when people had enough dignity in them to resign for lesser evils done under their responsibility!
# posted by Abu Khaleel @ 10:22 AM 
