I apologise . . .

Thank you for all the comments . . . and messages . . . regarding my Mrs Robinson post.

It seems I did not properly research my subject thoroughly enough (forgetting the first rule of marketing!!).

Yes, Mrs Robinson is apparently on record as making some very anti-homosexuality remarks . . . and as many of you have RIGHTLY pointed-out, there should be not be ANY sympathy for someone making such stupid, and unjust, and in-humane, comments.

My previous entry was NOT MEANT in any way to defend such comments, nor to defend her apparent abuse of her position to influence business contacts in regard to loans etc. etc.

Mistakes, we all make them (and I admit I made one in my lack of research), however those in public office SHOULD be expected to be much more prudent and circumspect in the way they conduct their affairs (no pun intended!!!).

Though I still feel sadness for her family, I will NOW get-down off MY OWN high-horse, and apologise for my lack of forethought, and retract my declarations of sympathy.

I could, of course, delete the previous post . . . but that would be tantamount to trying to destroy the evidence of my own errors of judgement (of which of course there have been many, but possibly few so public).

Humbly yours - Edith