For the purpose of clarification and apology only:

[Xipe Totec]

I made a post on this thread yesterday which was interpreted as homophobic and hidden by jury decision:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3390567

Reading it in full context this morning, I can see why it would be seen that way.

For that I apologize and concur with the jury decision.

I only want you to know that it was not my intention to make a homophobic remark at all.

I thought the thread was about Jodi Arias, not Ariel Castro.

I admit to being stupid and confused last night, and not reading the name fully.

Those who know me, know that I am a friend and ally of the LGBT community.

-XT

[mockmonkey]

1. Easy to make mistake

Your response didn't make any sense. I'm surprised someone didn't ask you about it first before they alerted. I'm old with really poor eyesight I misread things all the time. No worries.

[LeftofObama]

2. Happens to the best of us.

I saw it this morning and although it didn't make any sense, I hardly found it offensive.

[Xipe Totec]

3. The irony is that I thought the OP was referring to 'her' as 'it'

And I was gently trying to point that out.

LOL!


Thank you for your kind words.

[Jamastiene]

4. I get names in the news mixed up sometimes too.

It is an honest mistake. Some jury decisions make no sense at all. I'm not sure if it a time of day thing (maybe some jury members were tired at the time?) or what. Thank you for the explanation though. It makes sense now.