Totally. But an executive level MENTION is already progress. An APOLOGY is an important tonal precedent for future proper reparations or what have you.
These kind of official apologies are more important than people think. This creates an official record admission of fault, which can provide a legal standing for lawsuits. It still has to go through court, but the apology essentially makes the government liable for damages.
I hope we can do a little more at some point, but at least it’s something. I hope it doesn’t get treated as “enough”.
Totally. But an executive level MENTION is already progress. An APOLOGY is an important tonal precedent for future proper reparations or what have you.
These kind of official apologies are more important than people think. This creates an official record admission of fault, which can provide a legal standing for lawsuits. It still has to go through court, but the apology essentially makes the government liable for damages.
It’s also important for governments to have humility and leave doors open for reconciliation.
Peace is achieved through heads of states apologizing.
Damn I really like your last sentence.