I posted a disrespectful thread about Kathleen Turner yesterday.........

[a kennedy]

it was immature, and very insensitive, I don't know why I wrote it, and I am very sorry.

[A HERETIC I AM]

1. Good on ya. n/t

[ananda]

2. Nice apology. Thank you.

Looksism is a serious issue for women these days, along with sexism.

[BlueJazz]

3. Ah...don't beat yourself up. We all have days when we feel pissy about something and we...

...take it out on something else,
I've seen posts, over the years that even the sweetest people had written that have caused me to think:
"Whoa...XXXXXX wrote THAT ??"

Even myself

[cali]

4. thanks for addressing it and apologizing.

We all say and do stupid things at times. It's just part of being human.

[boston bean]

5. good on you. thanks!

really appreciate your post here.

[Anarcho-Socialist]

6. I didn't see the thread in question

I am quite impressed though when people show humility and are willing to say "sorry I fucked up."

No one can improve themselves without being open to the arguments of others and concluding that oneself can be wrong sometimes.

This is what separates the progressive from the teabagger.

[Mira]

7. I missed it

But I'm not missing your sincere apology, and as always when I see you I want to thank your for your stalwart presence whenever we post our photos.
You're the champion of the photo group - I appreciate this from you, and I forgive you for the post that I did not see.
about an actress who has done really fine work.

[Camballo]

8. Nice apology

I've been there; not exactly about Kathleen Turner, but anywho...good for you for making amends.

[In_The_Wind]

9. As one member of DU ~ Thank you for this apology.

[Orrex]

10. FWIW I'm still mad at her for Jewel of the Nile

Schlock!

[marble falls]

18. What about War of the Roses?

[Orrex]

19. But she makes such great paté

[marble falls]

20. lol!

[SwissTony]

11. No problems. You're big enough to admit and apologise. n/t

[CTyankee]

12. a very mature thing to do. You stepped up. I was a bit dismayed at that thread because

Turner is such a strong supporter of Planned Parenthood and an active spokesperson for it.

I saw her in "High" at the Hartford Stage a couple of years ago. Very strong performance and physically exhausting. I admire her for her artistry.

[southernyankeebelle]

13. Well now it is mature on your part to express how you have seen the light. You are a bigger

person for showing that. Your A ok.

[Raine1967]

14. Thank you.

[ismnotwasm]

15. Thank you

[Still Blue in PDX]

16. You are forgiven.

Speaking as an overweight 58-year-old woman, I have to admit my feelings were hurt. Stupid, I know.

Getting old sucks. I feel bad that you were lambasted on the thread, but I have to say that the outpouring of responses saying that there is more to a person than their looks made me feel a bit better about myself so I guess I should be thanking you.

You just never know how much your words affect other people.

[Katashi_itto]

17. Well spoken Sir!

[magical thyme]

21. Thank you

When I was 16, my father apologized to me -- the only time he ever apologized for anything -- because it was his fault that I was "So ugly, nobody is ever going to want to marry you. You got your ugly face from me." It was a devastating kick in the gut to a 16 year old who had been mocked and ostracized all through my school years.

I have been throughout my life a target of sexism, looksism, and now, at 59, ageism.

It is more than just hurtful to feelings. We pay throughout our lives with fewer life opportunities and lower pay.

[renate]

27. it was a kick in the gut just to read that...

I literally gasped out loud when I read what your father said. I can only guess at what kind of inferiority complex he might have had about his own looks, to say such a thing, but it is still heartbreaking that he said that to you. Whether our feelings about our appearance are accurate or not, what affects us is our own feelings about how we look, so even if you were Charlize Theron or Adele, those words would be wounding.

There's a reason that obituaries almost never mention people's looks. But of course, I won't deny that during life, looks do affect how our lives unfold. It's so unfair because appearance is just the luck of the draw, whereas becoming a good, kind, decent person as you have done takes some effort.

I'm sorry for the pain people have caused you. It was so wrong of them.

[flygal]

22. I'm also suffering from Rheumatiod Arthritis like Ms. Turner

It's hell some days and I know I look like hell. I dread summer visits home because of my weight gain and puffiness and inability to keep up with all my friends and family who are still able to be so active. I could only imagine if I was a celebrity and had to endure photos (something else I dread is being in pictures, my appearance is so different).

thanks for apologizing, Ms. Turner has been one I have looked up to during my disease.

[NightWatcher]

24. +1

I'm on so much steroids, methotrexate, ....
I startle myself when I look in the mirror sometimes

[steve2470]

23. very noble and mature of you to publicly apologize

I think your esteem amongst we at DU has risen, and hopefully you learned some things.

[myrna minx]

25. I'm unaware of what was written but a gracious and

thoughtful apology such as this shows fine character and makes DU a better community. Thank you.

[patrice]

26. Join the big club of DU -ers who have done stupid stuff. Thanks for your sincere concern for this

community.

[Kali]

28. nice apology

[Rider3]

29. I respect a person who knows how to apologize.

Good for you.

[Melinda]

30. Hey you - thanks.

To err is human, and boy do most of us err!! It's the admission we messed up that shows good character. And you're a good person, a kennedy. Much respect to you!!

-Melinda

[ohheckyeah]

31. Thank you for the apology. n/t

[MFM008]

32. Ok!

Since I responded to your origional post.
Ill health can really mess up your life....your looks....everything, I know this first hand.