"The blogger is under no such ethical scrutiny. If proven wrong ( which first PRESUMES they are teachable and willing to change) they rarely if ever retract or ask forgiveness." So, help me here Brad - the bloggers working on John Edwards presidential campaign - after being outed for their bizarre and intolerant (to say the least) religious views, say they had no desire to offend and were only being satirical... In other words, they proffered the "Comedian Defense"! And regardless, they want forgiveness to boot. So I agree with you (if I am applying the facts correctly here) that these gals should be unequivocal in RETRACTION (ie., repudiation) of their comments as a means to "make it right" whereupon forgiveness would be offered and we could go forward with true reconciliation. all the best to you and yours, Seattle Scott