Posted by Dinah on July 7, 2009, at 18:35:36
In reply to Re: BLAMING the COMMUNITY! I've had it!!!!! STOP IT!!, posted by Sigismund on July 7, 2009, at 18:23:41
Perhaps Dr. Bob is expressing regret rather than apologizing?
It would be odd in a leader to apologize for doing what he thinks is right. It would make more sense for him to express regret that some people feel hurt as a result of his trying to do what's best for Babble.
I don't think he ought to apologize for doing his job. If on the other hand he is apologizing for expressing himself badly, he may be committed to try to express himself better in future. If he is apologizing for making an error, I assume it is his intent not to make errors.
Now, I've never been fond of the ubiquitous therapist "I'm sorry you feel that way." which is neither fish nor fowl nor good red herring.
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