Public Apology

[Unka Bart]

Thank you, Theron, needless to say, I accept.  But let it be known that you
do not owe me an apology, one who is the victim of an unprovoked attack
does not need to apologize for reacting to that attack.

But nonetheless, it was a courteous gesture of you to do so.

Bart

Theron said:

>I accept, and again, reiterate my apology as well.
>
>Unka Bart wrote:
>
>> Ladies and Gentlemen of the Quattro list (and yes, that includes you,
>>Theron)
>>
>> I wish to publicly apologize for my childish and inexcusably rude and
>> boorish behavior in initiating the recent unpleasantness.
>>
>> Theron, you are correct, I made a complete and utter ass out of myself, and
>> there is no excuse for it.  Worse, I know better.
>>
>> Among other things, I gave an accurate demonstration of the meaning of the
>> word "Hubris" when I made the crack about giving Theron a lesson in
>> humility.  There was a lesson in humility involved, and I am the one
>> getting it.  A good thing, because I badly needed it
>>
>> I am thoroughly ashamed of my conduct and disgusted by it, and I humbly
>> apologize to every one of you who had to read it.
>>
>> And to you, Theron, who was the target of my childish vitriol.
>>
>> Bart