Sue Simmons Gets It Almost Right
Being the father of four who constantly sees his children try to downplay their sin and avoid responsibility, I have come to have a heightened expectation of confession. "I'm sorry if you were hurt" doesn't really cut it. Rather, "I'm sorry what I said hurt you. I shouldn't have said it" is what we're striving for.
So Sue Simmons came close, but still missed it by a little bit.
Sue said:
We need to acknowledge an unfortunate mistake that I made in one of the teases we bring to you before this program.Sue should have said:
While we were live just after 10 p.m., I said a word that many people find offensive.
I am truly sorry. It was a mistake on my part and I sincerely apologize.
We need to acknowledge an unfortunate mistake that I made in one of the teases we bring to you before this program.Let's be bold in our apologies. For if Christ died for our sins, we are forgiven, and need not try to justify ourselves any longer. (1 John 1:9)
While we were live just after 10 p.m., I said a word that is offensive.
I am truly sorry. It was a mistake on my part and I sincerely apologize.
2 comments:
sue simmons is the best in the business; that's why she's been at wnbc as their lead female anchor for over 28 years. she's a prankster with a great personality, and was joking around when she said that. she had no idea she was live, or certainly wouldn't have gone in that direction. in addition, she's been working with the same co-anchor, since she started, and they both are the best of friends; therefore, she felt comfortable saying that to him.
I am sure Sue Simmons IS sorry that the offensive word was broadcast and I can only assume by Anonymous' comment that Sue's relationship with her co-anchor is one in which he feels comfortable with their exchanges, but I do agree with you that people, in general, need to stop using the "if" in dealing with offensive words, language, comments, etc. and step right up and admit that it IS offensive.
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