This would explain some of the attitudes freepers have about governmental apologies over slavery and illegal Amerindian removal (tribes who had treaties with the government which weren't honored).
As for Gonzales, the firing of these attorneys wasn't illegal, so he shouldn't be punished for it.
This is a good opportunity for me to post something that's been on my mind. The President's trip to SA and the general situation now reminds me a lot of Clinton's apology trips, especially the one to Africa. Only difference was he really seemed to enjoy it.