We have every reason to believe the Dixie Chicks sincerely regret the distress Ms. Maine's comment has caused. In a subsequent statement, she said, "As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect."
But then, elsewhere...
Still, Maines is sticking by her guns."The more flak I get for it, the prouder I am," said Maines.
Some apology. What a tramp.