An Apology to DU and Fellow DUers

Democratic Underground,

Last week, as Katrina was approaching land, I posted some rather offensive messages and sentiments. It took me seeing what Katrina actually did, and just how ruthless mother nature can be to make me realize that I was wrong about what I said.

This is why I want to say, if I offended you, I am sorry. I am still learning how to poke at sensitive subjects, and some just aren't meant to poke at.

I also have a bad feeling deep down inside about what I said, not only on here, but out in public. Therefore I am volunteering with the Navy to go help clean up and try to get some sanctity. I leave on official orders in 2 days.

Thanks
true_notes

but, as a Quaker, I wouldn't recommend joining the Navy.

Just volunteering to go to the TFK.

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something. I suggest you have it inscribed on a metal disk and bury it in concrete vault somewhere, because you are going to be waiting a long time to re-post.

Yeah right, I will be the part of the next oil deposits before that fucker apologizes.

Integrity w/ some intelligence behind it and a sense of humor to boot !

Don't know what happened, but your words just now meant a lot to me, somehow.

Keep on touching people in a positive way !


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Helping others now is what's important. Stay safe and let us know when you return.

But I admire your remorse and apology. We all make mistakes. Good people learn from them and try to make amends.

Good luck and remember to forgive yourself.

but Katrina has been a learning experience for me too. If anyone can walk away from this unchanged, I can't imagine. What you said doesn't matter, what matters is what you do from now on.

I know that I need help. I haven't been able to sleep and I have been drinking, lots. It hurts. It scares me. And I'm so filled with hate for bush and his like that I don't know what to do with myself.

I will spend today fucked up, but tomorrow I will sober up, go back to work. I don't know what I can do to make things better, but I will do what I can. I will write letters to my congresscritters and the media quietly and respectfully saying what is in my heart. And then I will do more, little things add up. I will do what I can. Today though, I'm fucked up.

You go girl!

I just laughed my ass off *wink*

You are silly and silly is good.

and even fewer have ever been through a Catagory 4 or 5 Superstorm. It is hard to fathom how bad these storms are until after they hit. Don't beat yourself up too bad over it. Now you know better. Good luck on your mission and stay safe.

PBWY
DYEW

but I see the integrity in your post and appreciate it very much. Good luck to you!

I don't know/remember what you said but you have the decency to apologise and to try and make amends... there's no arguing with that!

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you for what you are doing now.

This is a very difficult time, and we all have that horrible feeling in our gut. Thank you for acting on your instinct and doing something tangible to help. I am afraid it will be a traumatic experience for you, and I hope you make it through okay.

Just remember that there IS good in the world, even though it is hidden much of the time, and DU is here for you to talk if you need to when you return.

Godspeed

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than in Iraq taking it.

That means your level of courage far outstrips any demonstratd by *.

good for you and good luck to you.
It's posts like this that help us realize people can and do change for the better.
Stay safe.

And frankly, I don't remember seeing your comments because there were so many insensitive ones made but I'm piping in here to tell you that your apology means a lot. Most people would just slink away, retire their moniker and come back under a different one. Thank you for having the moral integrity to apologize and best of luck to you!

I didn't see your comments but if you feel you said something wrong and are now apologizing then you are a good person. This is in stark contrast to the administration of these here United States who are simply arrogant and ignorant imbeciles.