Hypocrite Bill
The B.C. government has introduced what can only be called the Hypocrite Bill. This bill, if becomes law, will allow governments, organizations and individual to apology without any legal implication. Maybe I have learnt English incorrectly but I thought to apology means to admit wrongdoings, express regret and look for forgiveness. The admission of guilt is central to an apology. It means nothing if one is say “I am sorry that I have done you wrong, but I do not do it.” The only way an apology makes sense is when the apologist admits to the injustice fully and accepts its consequences. What this bill wants to say sorry but not admit guilt and responsibilities. When one apologizes, one put oneself in front of the wronged party for mercy. There is no two ways about this. What my own provincial government wants then is to have it both ways—looks and feel good about itself without consequences. Good thing few of them are Catholics because their priests would have told them there is no absolution without penances.
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