American Apologies

Here’s a look at what readers think should be apologized for, as well as other submitted comments.

1. “In disagreement with the submission comment about Playboy and hip-hop: The idea that you should apologize for hip-hop or Playboy is a bit ludicrious. Hip-hop started off in a good place. Perhaps apologizing for what happened to hip-hop may be better, but that still implies that the entire genre is bad when there are plenty of conscious rappers still out there, just less prevalent. Also, Playboy, in it’s beginnings, wasn’t that evil. Even now, they donate so much money and time into Feminist and Women Friendly organizations, that I cannot imagine truly harboring a grudge over Playboy. It’s run by a woman for goodness sakes. Perhaps women-on-women sexism needs to be apologized for, and why our patriarchy has condoned and even created such sexism. White privilege is another thing that should be apologized for, I can’t imagine anyone disagreeing after reading ‘Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack’.” - Submitted by andreaisace

2. “So, we apologize for a lot of Republicans. & that’s all good because there are a lot of stupid ones. But, try giving a shout out to the stupid Democrats to. They exist. I’m a moderate, and my Dad could get into this page but he is Republican and feels targeted by the ‘Liberal [leftist in his words] angle of this site’. Throw him a couple democrats to chew on; this is the only time his 63-year-old-self goes on the internet, EVER. Please and Thank You.” - Submitted by mj-hr

3. “Our criticisms of the Vancouver Olympics. http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2010/02/16/olympics_canadians_strike_back” - Submitted by Anonymous

4. “I would like an apology for relentless spreading your television throughout the world on the uneding mission to erradicate non-american programming. I for one want some UK culture back, oh and stop shoving your horrendous pop music down our throats!!!” - Submitted by adamprotz

5. “I think America should appologize for having a ‘queen bee’ affect. Americans like the leader of a high school clique seem to feel like they are the shit because they are the richest blah blah blah. They seem to have the same idea that ‘they don’t like me because they’re jealous’. HAHAHa they don’t like you because like a bitchy teen girl. America is a stuck up ignorant bitch. I love america but its true.” - Submitted by herestotheweekends