Matthew Parris’ Apology
Jan 5th, 2008 | By Fredcaster | Category: GeneralThanks to Carlton Reid from Bike Biz for letting me know that Matthew Parris has now apologized for his murderous comments about cyclists. To whit:
I offended many with my Christmas attack on cyclists. It was meant humorously but so many cyclists have taken it seriously that I plainly misjudged. I am sorry.
According to the Bike Biz article, Parris’ column is so far the most complained about article of 2008 and, based on the figures for 2007, would have been the most complained about story for last year. Now that’s a lot of complaints!
The classiest part of the piece in Bike Biz, was Reid’s offer to take Parris for a bike ride anywhere in the UK. I hope he takes him up on the offer. If he does, I’ll be sure to cover it. I just wish I could be a fly on the handlebars for that one!
I don’t think we should be so quick to accept an apology…its so easy for this idiot to dismiss his offense, yet all he has done is stoked the fires of hatred.
It’s a ‘blame the victim’ apology for sure but getting an apology of any sort out of any public figure these days is a big deal!
PS
David – slight clarification. It’s by far the most complained about story of 2008. Going on last year’s figures it would have been third most hated story of 2007.