Why the constant rash of demands for apology? It should be unnecessary to give examples, just tune in any news channel, any day of the week. The political candidates are constantly spouting accusations, then indignantly demanding apologies when they are accused. As a result, a certain paranoia has crept in, whereby some persons and entites are almost in a pre-apology mode. I expect any day that I will begin hearing disclaimers before any public statement, and perhaps even placards on many buildings, that "I/We hereby apologize for anything we may have done, are doing today, or may do in future that is perceived as offensive to any individual or group, of whatever species or planetary origin."
It would be funnier if it were more absurd, and not coming to be seen as just part of a day at the office.....
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