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OmahaBlueDog

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38. You do not owe DU an apology

Tue Nov 26, 2013, 05:14 PM

Nov 2013

You brought to our attention a news story that was widely reported through credible media sources.

Nor do I see any need for you to be ashamed. You did nothing wrong.

I would pose this question to you or anyone who cares to answer: given that there are many instances of large and small expressions of bigotry toward LGBTQIA persons, why have we see instances such as this and the Charlie Rogers incident in Lincoln, NE?

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I owe an apology to DU. [View all] William769 Nov 2013 OP

We may not know the definitive version until someone sues someone and the courts get involved. n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2013 #1

You have no reason to be ashamed. cali Nov 2013 #2

+1 Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2013 #12

+++ fadedrose Nov 2013 #20

+1 meegbear Nov 2013 #26

+ another. Not like DU is CBS. Scuba Nov 2013 #47

-1 gulliver Nov 2013 #48

Agree, 100,000 + per cent. eom DonViejo Nov 2013 #52

Thoughtful of you to do this given later news on the subject. dipsydoodle Nov 2013 #3

You don't need to apologize to anyone, you thought the story was true. Rex Nov 2013 #4

Thank you. William769 Nov 2013 #9

NP. I, like you, hope there is more to this story. Rex Nov 2013 #11

No apology needed. HappyMe Nov 2013 #5

If that person lied, they should be ashamed, but you did nothing wrong. stevenleser Nov 2013 #6

You didn't do anything wrong Union Scribe Nov 2013 #7

You did nothing wrong, but thank you for writing this nt geek tragedy Nov 2013 #8

If true the police need to arrest her for fraud! nt Logical Nov 2013 #10

No apology is necessary Gothmog Nov 2013 #13

Queen Elizabeth is not amused!!! Major Hogwash Nov 2013 #14

Just my Interpretation, but..... left on green only Nov 2013 #15

As far as I'm concerned no apology needed but very gracious of you to offer it. LoisB Nov 2013 #16

something is off about that whole story Skittles Nov 2013 #17

That seems like it may be the case... People who claim to know her are saying she penultimate Nov 2013 #72

Which ever party lied about this story are the ones who should apologize.... Little Star Nov 2013 #18

Was not your fault Bill. hrmjustin Nov 2013 #19

You're very kind but don't sweat it. rrneck Nov 2013 #21

These fake receipt claims have been circulating on the web for a little while Ratty Nov 2013 #22

Interesting thread, thanks for linking to it...nt Jesus Malverde Nov 2013 #23

No, you did nothing wrong. I believed the story, too. closeupready Nov 2013 #24

No need. If the family version is right we all were duped. nolabear Nov 2013 #25

Dude, seems you were also the victim of a scammer. Don't sweat it one bit. Ikonoklast Nov 2013 #27

So you've destroyed my whole life and NOW....out of the blue, you come crawling... BlueJazz Nov 2013 #28

I have to tell you, BlueJazz! Sissyk Nov 2013 #67

Thank you...That's a very nice thing to say. Made my day BlueJazz Nov 2013 #70

Nothing to apologize for the story was sadly believable azurnoir Nov 2013 #29

Correcting the record is 'apology' enough. AtheistCrusader Nov 2013 #30

Still not entirelly clear what or how it happened. No problems. marble falls Nov 2013 #31

thanks for putting it up. i hear what you are saying. just a bummer that it happens. and ya.... seabeyond Nov 2013 #32

Who didn't fall for it? tblue Nov 2013 #33

As others have said ... you posted the original in good faith etherealtruth Nov 2013 #34

Where is this evidence of it being a hoax? mdbl Nov 2013 #35

The evidence is here. William769 Nov 2013 #36

Thanks for that link. mdbl Nov 2013 #40

How could they fake writing one thing on one piece of paper and something else on another? ieoeja Nov 2013 #41

It's not about the receipt anymore, it's about the credit card statement. William769 Nov 2013 #42

The total of the bill was 93.55, their card was charged and additional $18.00 (19.24%) as per Glassunion Nov 2013 #46

Thanks all who responded. William769 Nov 2013 #37

You do not owe DU an apology OmahaBlueDog Nov 2013 #38

To be a little bit flippant, the term 'drama queen' can refer to closeupready Nov 2013 #45

my cat is a HUGE drama queen Skittles Nov 2013 #51

Don't forget the persecuted republican... TeeYiYi Nov 2013 #57

Right, lol, I remember that story. closeupready Nov 2013 #58

Who knows how this might end up? Starry Messenger Nov 2013 #39

No you don't; you posted a news article in good faith. REP Nov 2013 #43

I don't see why you would - every current event we discuss here is based petronius Nov 2013 #44

An update is always good. An apology is completely unnecessary. pnwmom Nov 2013 #49

If it turns out not to be true, you couldn't have known. Ken Burch Nov 2013 #50

you are not the one at fault here JI7 Nov 2013 #53

No need to apologise. Kaleva Nov 2013 #54

William.. Texasgal Nov 2013 #55

I was very aggressive in my feelings when this was originally posted. William769 Nov 2013 #59

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2013 #56

You have NOTHING to apologise for. Not one damn thing. idwiyo Nov 2013 #60

Not your fault, but do you feel guilty enough to bring brownies for everyone? winter is coming Nov 2013 #61

I hope this is enough. William769 Nov 2013 #63

That'll do for me, but did you bring enough for the entire class? winter is coming Nov 2013 #65

LOL! William769 Nov 2013 #66

William, there is no need to apologize. Sissyk Nov 2013 #62

Agreed and thank you. William769 Nov 2013 #64

You are welcome, my brother! N/t Sissyk Nov 2013 #69

Your reaction was entirely natural and understandable Fumesucker Nov 2013 #68

Nothing wrong with posting that thread, as long as you didn't attack anyone who was skeptical. Dr. Strange Nov 2013 #71

You probably have nothing to apologize for... penultimate Nov 2013 #73

You most certainly do not - this girl is a PRO-“Every story she comes up with has a lie,” maced666 Nov 2013 #74