[M.D. Holloway]

PARF Surfers, I posted what I thought was a joke that turned out to be very offensive to every single minority group including the handicapped.

I now realize that a post went over the line and many found it offensive. I offer no defense other than I was just trying to be funny and be noticed.

I also recognize that no ethnic group or special group was spared in my 'joke'. But please note, I did not use the 'N' word.

Anyone who really knows me knows that I am not a racist. I am actually working very closely with Chikezie Nwaoha and Dr. Oliver A. Onyewuenyi both of Nigeria on a manuscript due out next year. I don't write with anyone unless I respect them. These men are fantastic in their fields and just so happen to be Black. I work for a Jewish family that owns my company that I have more respect and admiration for than any company I have ever been associated with. And while I do not purport to a homosexual lifestyle, one of my best and closest employees is gay. I also have the utmost respect for Mexicans - I have employed many and admire their work ethic and honesty. I am also married to a women who is visually handicapped.

And last but not least my Mother, may she rest in peace was a bleeding heart liberal and as democratic as you can imagine. While I do not agree with that political view I also recognize that the political philosophy of the democrats is needed in our society to make it work.

I am truly sorry that I offended anyone. That was not my intention. Please accept my apology. I shall not be so crass going forward.