Posted on 07/03/2015 6:27:34 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
I owe an apology. On the eve of this Independence Day, I have a renewed sense of what this country stands for, and how I personally could help achieve it. The promise of equality and freedom is one that all of us have to work for, at all times. I know this as a survivor of the Japanese American internment, which each day drives me only to strive harder to help fulfill that promise for future generations.
I recently was asked by a reporter about Justice Clarence Thomas’s dissent in the marriage equality cases, in which he wrote words that really got under my skin, by suggesting that the government cannot take away human dignity through slavery, or though internment. In my mind that suggested that this meant he felt the government therefore shouldn’t be held accountable, or should do nothing in the face of gross violations of dignity. When asked by a reporter about the opinion, I was still seething, and I referred to him as a “clown in blackface” to suggest that he had abdicated and abandoned his heritage.
This was not intended to be racist, but rather to evoke a history of racism in the theatrical arts. While I continue to vehemently disagree with Justice Thomas, the words I chose, said in the heat of anger, were not carefully considered.
I am reminded, especially on this July 4th holiday, that though we have the freedom to speak our minds, we must use that freedom judiciously. Each of us, as humans, have hot-button topics that can set-us off, and Justice Thomas had hit mine, that is clear. But my choice of words was regrettable, not because I do not believe Justice Thomas is deeply wrong, but because they were ad hominem and uncivil, and for that I am sorry.
I often ask fans to keep the level of discourse on this page and in comments high, and to remember that we all love this country and for what it stands for, even if we often disagree passionately about how to achieve those goals. I did not live up to my own high standards in this instance.
I hope all of you have a wonderful, safe and joyously free July 4t, the first where all married couples in the U.S. can enjoy the full liberties of matrimony equally. It is truly a blessing to be an American today.
Demented old bugger.
He owes the entire earth and apology for being a pervert.
You owe him and the entire country an apology for subjecting us to your ignorant racism and naked bigotry, George.
Frankly, you have made the rainbow flag into a symbol of hate, and I find it offensive, and anyone who files it is offensive.
... By Democrats.
He left that part out.
He is a racist who should be put on the rack, but he would probably like it.
Wow George, you still don’t get it.
Justice Thomas’s words are true. Government can neither bestow dignity, nor take it away.
Again a liberal puts all his faith in something other than who our rights really come from. God.
Surprising, huh?
Go to hell.
Just like your standard libtard busted making vile remarks. “It was a mistake”.
No George, a mistake is taking the wrong exit off the freeway, or buying whole milk when you meant to buy 2%.
His words were measured, vile and reprehensible.
These libtard jackasses get off far to easy.
Go back to Japan and see how your native people celebrate your ‘gayness’ Mr Sulu. Clarence Thomas has more dignity in his little toe vs you.
George Takai is apalling and arrogant. I am surprised so many find him funny/interesting. Go away, GT!
He survived an internment camp, I didn’t think that survival was one of the problems associated with the interment.
"The jury will disregard the witness."
Alec was gay too... so he should sense it in himself.
The line of people who Judge Thomas an apology is a long one.
Who gives a damn except some bizzaro Star Trek fans?
That’s about as close to classy as a liberal can get
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