Ben Carson apologizes to Johns Hopkins [View all]

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Source: Politico

Maryland neurosurgeon Ben Carson, the nationally celebrated physician who has become a political lightning rod in recent weeks after his criticism of President Barack Obama and gay marriage, sent an apologetic email Friday to the Johns Hopkins University community expressing regret for “hurting others” with his words.

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In a Friday email to the Hopkins community – which a source shared with POLITICO – Carson apologized for having caused “any embarrassment” to the institutions he has been affiliated with.

“As you know, I have been in the national news quite a bit recently and my 36 year association with Johns Hopkins has unfortunately dragged our institution into the spotlight as well. I am sorry for any embarrassment this has caused,” wrote Carson, who is the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. “But what really saddens me is that my poorly chosen words caused pain for some members of our community and for that I offer a most sincere and heartfelt apology. Hurting others is diametrically opposed to who I am and what I believe.”

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“There are many lessons to be learned when venturing into the political world and this is one I will not forget. Although I do believe marriage is between a man and a woman, there are much less offensive ways to make that point. I hope all will look at a lifetime of service over some poorly chosen words,” he said.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/ben-carson-apologizes-to-johns-hopkins-89681.html

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Other coverage:
Baltimore Sun: "Hopkins CEO says Ben Carson remarks inconsistent with medical school's culture; Carson issues his own letter apologizing" http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/maryland-health/bs-hs-carson-letter-20130405,0,3088358.story
Raw Story: "Ben Carson apologizes to Johns Hopkins community for 'poorly chosen' anti-LGBT remarks"
Think Progress: "Ben Carson Finally Apologizes For Comparing Same-Sex Marriage To Pedophilia"

I think his apology is genuine, not an empty one like he gave in the 48 or so hours after that disastrous Sean Hannity interview. Yet the doctor a few days back was crying "RACISM" in an interview with Mark Levin:

And given the "Carson for President" hype, will Carson pull a Rob Portman and turn around FOR gay marriage come 2016 more for the political points than personal convictions?