Right Wing Extremist Offers Apology
for Slavery
I'm sorry
By John W. Lillpop
Inspired by the terrific example set by members
of the US House and Senate recently, I am ready to add my voice
to those honorable politicians who publicly apologized for slavery.
However, rather than apologizing for the Caucasian
race in general for sins going back 400 years, my preference
is to take responsibility for my specific fair share of the
carnage.
It's called "taking personal responsibility"
and is all the rage on Facebook, Twitter, and other digital
age venues.
Therefore, this apology:
To people of all races, nationalities, ethnic
origins, genders, sexual orientations, political affiliations,
and moral values who were forced into servitude, at anytime,
by John W. Lillpop of San Jose, California, and whom are still
alive:
My deepest, heart felt apologies and prayer
for forgiveness.
I ought not to have done it.
Although I will be damned if I can recall
ever specifically enslaving, or even abusing, anyone over the
past 400 years, I must be guilty.
After all, I am a Caucasian Christian male
and member of the NRA who believes in secure borders, the rule
of law, and a strong national defense."
Please understand that I am not entirely at
fault.
I was raised by a stay at home mom and a father
who served in the US Navy and then worked very hard to feed
and house us.
Our family went to church on most Sundays,
paid our bills and taxes on time, and respected all people.
Except for that mysterious period when we
strayed and dabbled in slavery. Perhaps it is best to have no
recollection whatsoever of those awful times?"
In closing, we should all take a moment to
thank God for those brave Americans who had the courage to force
an end to slavery.
By the way, do remember, they were white Republicans!
In full and deep sorrow,
John W. Lillpop
San Jose, CA
