[hollywood]

Because it's easier to ask to be forgiven than to ask for permission. It's a smart plan: fire a warning shot over the bow to get your main point across, and then make the bleeding-hearts feel good by giving them a lip-service apology. They LOVE apologies! Beat them at their own game.

[GussiedUp]

Ok, I hope your theory is right. It made me feel a bit better.

[bigjoesaddle]

Because it's easier to ask to be forgiven than to ask for permission

Thats a great line, and a great point! Thanks.