Posted: Sep 01, 2010 9:23 am
estrellas wrote:It doesn't sound like he's really apologizing for it. He's basically saying "I don't think I did this, but if you're upset, I'm sorry." I hear that sort of half-assed apology coming from 5 year olds all the time.
Exactly my take on it too. Castro's obviously aware of how homophobia will make his country look on the world stage and is trying to take away one stick with which his critics can beat him. Fair enough. The 60's were a different time with different attitudes - that's the peril of putting yourself in charge for a long period. But why be so mealy-mouthed about it? Why not just come out (no pun intended) and say "we actually got this one wrong - sorry guys" without all of the "I always loved teh gheys. Who do you think designed all my natty combat gear?" business.