Reply #27: It was a FAKE APOLOGY. He only wanted to keep his endorsements...

[arwalden]

Sorry, I'm not so naive to believe the sincerity of any "recanted" statement or "apology" that's clearly being made to mollify the folks at Campbells or Nike or SCJohnson (or whoever) just so that they wouldn't cancel his endorsement deal.

In April of 1998... the folks at Nike made the following statement"

We welcome Reggie White back as a Nike athlete to another season of exciting NFL football. With regard to his recent remarks before the Wisconsin Assembly, Mr. White has issued an apology to those who may have been offended. Therefore, we are prepared to continue support of his commitment to excellence on the field and his established record of community service throughout the country.

BUT WITHIN DAYS, REGGIE WHITE SAYS GAYS HURT CHILDREN AND KILL PEOPLE

In a 20/20 interview, White was anything but apologetic. White said CBS was "...too scared of the Sodomite community...I feel sorry for them because they can't stand the truth."

At that point CBS dropped him from on-air commentary and Campbell's Soup let their contract with him expire -- he endorsed chunky soups.

According to the Associated Press (April 26), White's 20/20 interview included the following statement:

"White said he stands by his remarks regarding gays. `I am going to speak the truth and I am going to speak out against things that's hurting our children, that's killing off our people,' White said. `If people think that's a contradiction and that's hate, they need to take them up with God, not with Reggie White.'"

APOLOGY INDEED!! WHAT HORSE SHIT!!!