Sorry Everybody!
an article by Charlie

In a winner take all electoral system, sometimes half the population ends up very unhappy. That scenario has occurred in the United States, with the electorate who voted for John Kerry upset and scared at the prospect of four more years of the Bush Doctrine of preemptive war.

Luckily for this significant minority, the Internet has now provided a vehicle for them to share their disappointment and apologies with the rest of the world.

Visit the "sorryeverybody" website, and treat yourself to the wonderful combination of hope and sadness that these Americans apologizing the rest of the world produces. All kinds of different people have posted pictures that contain written apologies, and you can see the range of human emotion in their words and faces, from despair, to hope, to grim determination. There is also anger.

Scattered among these heartfelt and comedic apologies, there are citizens of European countries and Canadians eagerly accepting and embracing the sentiments of liberal Americans. Many offer condolences, some offer residence.

The site also sells merchandise to cover its costs. Any profit will be donated to charity. You can buy clothing, bumper stickers, mugs, and even lunch boxes.

A FAQ section of the website explains the philosophy behind the idea. In a question that reads "Don't you understand that apology is a sign of weakness?" The response reads, "You are free to think so; we are of the opinion that willingness to apologize is a sign of courage and strength."

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