I owe the DU LGBT community an apology.

[SidneyCarton]

Upon some reflection, I realize that my posts regarding the Warren issue have been cruel and insensitive. They have been characterized by a lack of empathy for the sense of pain and betrayal that underlie the anger demonstrated on this board. An anger that I sought to portray as unjustifiable without any right to do so. Whatever my reasonings, justifications or thoughts, there was no excuse for my tone, my disrespect of the feelings of others or my insensitivity toward their pain. I am deeply sorry for the pain and added frustration which I have caused through my own insensitivity and lack of empathy in a moment of grief.

[yardwork]

1. Thank you. I hadn't noticed your posts, but I accept your kind OP as heartfelt.

[mondo joe]

2. Thank you Sidney. NT

[Neecy]

3. Thank you.

[Zenlitened]

4. It is very heartening to see more DUers pausing to reflect...

... and trying to understand this issue from the perspective of those directly suffering the sting of anti-gay bigotry and discrimination.

Well done.

Folks might also be interested in a thread, by another DUer also heartened by this kind of change, which contains links to other change-of-heart posts:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x8018936

[xchrom]

5. thank you. nt

[ThomCat]

6. I live for posts like this

when empathy wins, and someone comes around. :7

Yay!

Apology accepted. :)

[Bluenorthwest]

7. Thank you Sidney

It is also worth recognizing that this time is very difficult for good people who also love their religion. I do understand that, and such a post as this allows that to be acknowleged. Empathy is my favorite word, and I think it is the true key to the kingdom. Peace, Sidney.

[pecwae]

8. K&R.

[Jamastiene]

9. W00t! Welcome aboard!

I can't help it. I love the "kiss and make up" phase of EPIC family fights. We'll pull through this. :D

I haven't seen where you have been insensitive, btw. :hug:

[NWHarkness]

10. Gracious and well said

Thank you.

[QC]

11. You are a good man! n/t

[Maven]

12. Thank you.

[NYC_SKP]

13. Appreciated and Recommended.

:toast:

[grantcart]

14. This is what I love about this place

Honest discussion leads to reasonable consensus.

[Skittles]

15. aw Sidney you're awesome

:thumbsup:

[Divine Discontent]

16. thank you, SidneyCarton eom

[Liberalboy]

17. thank you for the kind words

Happy Holidays

[tbyg52]

18. Bookmarking for the next time I need to make an apology.

So I can plagiarize..... ;) Most gracious! :hug: