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In reply to the discussion: I'm sorry, President Carter, but I can't forgive Paula Deen. [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)19. He is being a Christian
Also he is from the same state as she is and even older than she is, so he might have some understanding/empathy.
I think she should be forgiven or she has no reason not to be a racist again.
Black people may have a harder time with that and I can respect that.
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Sorry, but President Carter doesn't need your approval to offer his forgiveness.
NYC_SKP
Jun 2013
#1
I didn't try to speak for President Carter, who I admire more than any living president.
last1standing
Jun 2013
#10
This is the video that kind of leaves me thinking that she has a lot of learning
Skidmore
Jun 2013
#34
It's a custom among some that only the offended can grant forgiveness. Carter is speaking to all.
freshwest
Jun 2013
#18
When Baldwin had that rant he showed his true colors and they didn't make a rainbow.
last1standing
Jun 2013
#24
That's the thing. Deen did more than say a bad word, she harmed specific people.
last1standing
Jun 2013
#35
I'm sorry that in 2013 so many still find this genteel bigotry acceptable.
last1standing
Jun 2013
#37
I'm interested to hear what the African American community thinks about this.
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#39