When they right the book of how Q saved the world, there will be a chapter called “The guilty conscience.” It will be a good chapter.
But seriously, if you find you were out of line, a sincere public apology is appropriate, I've done that (quix and I had a run in, my fault).
For the benefit of the thousands of onlookers, leave it at that and move on.
The fact that we are finding out that the permits for the March for Life were applied for well in advance of the massacre...well well well...