Over the last week, I think I've managed to offend everyone I've dealt with.
Please understand; this is not my intent. I'm just an unthinking jerk, trying to relax and enjoy life. Unfortunately, I realized too late that not everyone else on the planet shares my particular views. A lot of people are serious and hardworking, and my callous disregard for many things is offensive to those same noble people.
My unthinking words have hurt countless people in the past, now that I think about it. While it may be commonplace to "talk trash", I certainly want no part in it. I want to be a nice person. I want to treat people courteously.
I don't even know why I say these things. Perhaps I was jealous; it wouldn't surprise me. There are a multitude of people who I respect deeply, and I'm envious of their skills, talents, or possessions. Yet envy does not grant me the right to belittle, begrudge, or insult anyone, nor make snide comments at the expense of those around me.
I'm sincerely sorry if I've offended you directly, indirectly, or if I've offended anyone you care about.
I don't want to offend anyone again. I didn't want to offend anyone in the first place.
I just want the world to be a better place.
And to that end, I promise I will try my best to never offend or insult anyone again.
William Baguhn, spqrspqr@hotmail.com
December 6, 1998