{"id":97,"date":"2009-07-20T22:42:25","date_gmt":"2009-07-20T22:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/everydayethics\/2009\/07\/chris-brown-apologizes-to-rihannaon-video-tape.html"},"modified":"2009-07-20T22:42:25","modified_gmt":"2009-07-20T22:42:25","slug":"chris-brown-apologizes-to-rihannaon-video-tape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayethics\/2009\/07\/chris-brown-apologizes-to-rihannaon-video-tape.html","title":{"rendered":"Chris Brown Apologizes To Rihanna…On Video Tape."},"content":{"rendered":"

Take a look at this videotaped apology Chris Brown just came out with to address the 2009 Grammy Awards Eve beating of his girlfriend, singer Rihanna. <\/p>\n

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I’m curious… after watching it, do you think he’s sincere? And, if you think he is, do you believe an apology — even a good one — can suffice to atone for beating up your beloved?<\/div>\n
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Domestic violence is no laughing matter, but something about this belated video apology just seems like a joke to me. Great that he’s taking anger management classes. Great that he’s consulting spiritual leaders and doing community service. But why do I get the feeling that, rather than a sincere acceptance of responsibility, it’s all just a PR stunt to get back in good with his fans (and avoid jail time)?<\/div>\n
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I can’t possibly know what’s really in Chris Brown’s head. I don’t pretend to understand what makes anyone<\/span> whale on another person — especially someone smaller and less able to defend themselves. I just wonder, is there a <\/span>good<\/span><\/span><\/span> way to make up for something as heinous as hitting those you love?<\/span> ‘Cause somehow, this doesn’t feel like it.<\/div>\n
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