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jefferson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-30-09 04:14 PM
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Rep John Lewis Reunites With Former Racist Who Attacked Him In 1961
 
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targetpractice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-30-09 04:42 PM
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1. Not sure how I feel about the "award" part of this story...
The apology and it's acceptance is outstanding enough.
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jefferson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-30-09 04:52 PM
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3. My thoughts too.
Edited on Fri Oct-30-09 04:52 PM by jefferson_dem
I like the idea of encouraging atonement and reconciliation but rewarding like this is a bit much.
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calimary Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-30-09 08:47 PM
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4. I would rather have been able to see and hear the apology.
Not quite sure, myself, either, about giving the guy some award...
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targetpractice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-31-09 01:31 AM
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5. Please watch both of these clips from earlier this year...
Very touching stuff... Once of the most honest, cleansing, and healing apologies I've witnessed. Mr. Wilson owns his shame and regret, while Mr. Lewis completely and lovingly forgives as only a true hero can.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y77fUFUfk9I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjPTU_S4MHE
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calimary Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-31-09 02:01 AM
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7. Thanks for posting those.
Congressman Lewis is a class act. And Mr. Wilson has found his courage.
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FarPoint Donating Member (665 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-30-09 04:43 PM
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2. John Lewis is a hero to me.
My kids got to meet him in 04 during a "Count Every Vote Rally". A good soul this John Lewis has.......O8) :loveya:
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targetpractice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-31-09 01:32 AM
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6. I agree... watch the videos I posted above...
I was stunned by his ability to forgive and love.
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