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skepticscott

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3. Why are you sorry?

Reply to rug (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 30, 2012, 10:39 PM

Jun 2012

On what basis does an apology for what someone you have no control over did have any meaning? And on what basis is it even necessary?

That's not the kind of apologist you are.

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"No" means "No." [View all] Trillo Jun 2012 OP

Sorry that happened. I have the same reaction to telemarketers. rug Jun 2012 #1

Why are you sorry? skepticscott Jun 2012 #3

Because he was pissed off. rug Jun 2012 #4

A woman legislator said the same thing in MI recently longship Jun 2012 #2

I have a "No abolugi Jun 2012 #5

He was only trying to help you. Speck Tater Jul 2012 #6

Yes. In my experiences, people who try and "convert" me djean111 Jul 2012 #7

I don't think he was "only trying to help" the OP. He was trying to control her. raccoon Jul 2012 #11

I would have treated him like I treat any other solicitor outside of a store. cbayer Jul 2012 #8

I think it's ridiculous to blame the victim here. trotsky Jul 2012 #9

Exactly, that's why these idiots are so obnoxious. You've told them to back off raccoon Jul 2012 #10

I was with you until.... LARED Jul 2012 #12

Your "NO" should have been enough. Once is all it should take. humblebum Jul 2012 #13

I tell 'em I went to Mass last Sunday and I don't need to be "Born Again." hunter Jul 2012 #14

Great post and wonderful story. cbayer Jul 2012 #15