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jorgelito · 11-22-2006, 12:35 PM

Ah, see Will, that is an interesting point. I don't think Richards or many people for that matter are REQUIRED to apologize, especially famous people. Which makes it even more interesting. Is Richards even truly sorry at all or did he aplogize as a means of damage control?

I think it is a calculated decision. He weighed the costs and benefits. (Same with Mel Gibson). Then concluded that it would be wise to apologize. Even his friend Jerry Seinfeld condemned his tirade.

That's why a lawsuit is silly. I think we the people are smarter than that. We can see through a person's insincerity (in theory at least). Vote with your feet, vote with your wallet to show you displeasure, disapproval what-have-you.

11-22-2006, 12:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	Ah, see Will, that is an interesting point. I don't think Richards or many people for that matter are REQUIRED to apologize, especially famous people. Which makes it even more interesting. Is Richards even truly sorry at all or did he aplogize as a means of damage control? I think it is a calculated decision. He weighed the costs and benefits. (Same with Mel Gibson). Then concluded that it would be wise to apologize. Even his friend Jerry Seinfeld condemned his tirade. That's why a lawsuit is silly. I think we the people are smarter than that. We can see through a person's insincerity (in theory at least). Vote with your feet, vote with your wallet to show you displeasure, disapproval what-have-you.