That Was No Apology, Mr. Wilson

During last night’s address to the joint session of congress, Republican Joe Wilson of South Carolina yelled “YOU LIE!” when the President said illegal immigrants would not be able to participate in the public health care option.

And then Joe Wilson quickly apologized by calling a presidential aide and sending an email to reporters:

"This evening, I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the president's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill. While I disagree with the president's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility."

Usually when someone apologizes, they start with stating what they did that they need to apologize for: "This evening, I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the president's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill.”

He is apologizing for letting his emotions get the best of him, not for showing the President disrespect. Not for calling the President a liar. Not for acting in a manner toward a President never before witnessed by the living generations of Americans watching this speech.

And doesn’t the statement “While I disagree with the president’s statement…” translate into “I’m holding my ground. He’s a liar.”?

“I extend sincere apologies to the President….”  This third person delivery smacks of insincerity at best.

This is no apology to the President for showing great disrespect. This is nothing more than an apology to the Republican Party for being embarrassed by one of its own.

Joe Wilson, you still owe the President a sincere apology.

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