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In reply to the discussion: President Obama on the death of Prince Philip... [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,616 posts)60. I googled a bit and found a report where he apologized
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/duke-of-edinburgh-forced-to-apologise-for-racist-remark-1111947.html
At least for the "as though it was put in by an Indian" comment.
But in that article also,
"However, Dr Shanfi Kauser, secretary of the Islamic Centre in Glasgow, said he was not offended. "He is a nice man and I don't think he has done anything out of malice," he said. "On other occasions he has been very complimentary to us. I think he should be excused."
I do think there is room for forgiveness when it is spoken not out of malice, but a misguided assumption of saying it in the context of a good natured ribbing.
Here in Canada, he had a good relationship with our First Nation people. He often visited them, and they respected him in turn because of his shared concern for environmental issues.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-philip-remembered-indigenous-canada-1.5982711
"I knew that he was really big on climate change and environmental issues, so I thanked him for that," said Erasmus (the Dene national chief and regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations).
As they talked further, Erasmus was impressed by Philip's knowledge on the subject.
The prince criticized "how multinationals were approaching the environment, the great amount of wealth and the waste that they generated," and was keen "to keep the Earth pristine," Erasmus said.
At least for the "as though it was put in by an Indian" comment.
But in that article also,
"However, Dr Shanfi Kauser, secretary of the Islamic Centre in Glasgow, said he was not offended. "He is a nice man and I don't think he has done anything out of malice," he said. "On other occasions he has been very complimentary to us. I think he should be excused."
I do think there is room for forgiveness when it is spoken not out of malice, but a misguided assumption of saying it in the context of a good natured ribbing.
Here in Canada, he had a good relationship with our First Nation people. He often visited them, and they respected him in turn because of his shared concern for environmental issues.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-philip-remembered-indigenous-canada-1.5982711
"I knew that he was really big on climate change and environmental issues, so I thanked him for that," said Erasmus (the Dene national chief and regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations).
As they talked further, Erasmus was impressed by Philip's knowledge on the subject.
The prince criticized "how multinationals were approaching the environment, the great amount of wealth and the waste that they generated," and was keen "to keep the Earth pristine," Erasmus said.
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There is nothing in the statement about the 2020 election being stolen from him
GETPLANING
Apr 2021
#58
This Texan totally agrees. Philip was a racist and sexist of the first order. Typical rich white
efhmc
Apr 2021
#49
Some people can't tell the difference between the occasion for a Leninist tract on the parasitism...
Hekate
Apr 2021
#57
This was my statement about the monarchy I wrote on Twitter and stand solidly behind it:
efhmc
Apr 2021
#62
BHO should have checked with you before releasing such a misguided missive.
BobTheSubgenius
Apr 2021
#28
Vitriol in the face of death is unnecessary attack on a person who cannot defend themself. nt
pazzyanne
Apr 2021
#41
