What he said.
Is it morally meaningful for people who have no guilt to apologize to people who are not victims? Is there any living soul who is not related both to someone who has committed terrible mideeds and to someone who has been an innocent victim? Does it make sense to judge ancient acts by modern standards? And do these apologies do any good or do they just promote the perpetuation of grievances?
I think that these apologies are pointless, and that they diminish both the apologist and the recipient. By making these empty gestures, the very idea of contrition is cheapened. Is it really worth it?
A meaningful apology would address things that are going on right now – and do something about it.
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