I am a middle-aged woke white woman living in North Carolina. I rise and speak in total solidarity with the African-American community and all their allies calling on Governor Northam to resign immediately. Why?
Because THIS is my definition of a sincere apology: “An expression of remorse coupled with an acceptance of responsibility for the outcome the other person experienced.”
The acceptance of responsibility in this case is resignation. If Northam wants to remain in politics, let him start afresh. He can start with dogcatcher, soil and water conservation board, school board, or anything else he wants.
But a true apology consists of not only words, but also action that recognizes the harm caused.
Only then can the forgiveness and healing begin.