Big Love Apology SLTrib Letter to Editor
I really liked the way this letter to the editor said it:
Exactly!
"So HBO apologized to those who may have been offended by the "Big Love" episode that depicted a private LDS temple ceremony. The creators of the show stated: "We therefore took great pains to depict the ceremony with the dignity and reverence it is due" ("HBO apologizes for offense, but will still air 'Big Love' temple scene," Tribune , March 10).
"That is the same as saying: "I apologize for sleeping with your wife last night, but I want you to know I treated her with dignity and respect."
Lana Massey
West Valley City
Exactly!
Comments
The thing that bugged me a little about the apology from HBO is that they were responding to something that wasn't even really a complaint. It was a statement from the church to its members that said basically, "understandably some members may be offended by this but we urge you not to make a big deal about it" (not a direct quote, but look it up, that's totally what it says).
they responded to the "some members may be offended by this" part. when i saw the apology i was thinking "um, i don't think they were talking to you."
i would have called that "quote hijacking" if it were in a student paper.
okay i said it just bugged me a little.