Originally Posted by
Elite_Pie
If you read gumpy's transcript, it seems that he apologised because in retrospect he realised that his words and actions were wrong. What he really should have done is to claim that he was merely testing his eyesight (more plausible than most given his personal circumstances), and then say to any dissenters that it's time to move on.
Probably not all, but the vast majority of them make a positive contribution. If there is one who doesn't however, you can guarantee two things - firstly it will be headline news in The Sun, and secondly that thick tw@ts will be taken in by the headlines.