George Takei originally defended his comment that Clarence Thomas was a “clown in blackface” by also saying that Thomas “abdicated his African American heritage.”
Takei’s followed that up with what could be seen as a statement of regret. What that regret is specifically about remains unclear:
I spoke in the heat of anger, and uncivilly. For that I am sorry. My full remarks regarding Justice Thomas here: https://t.co/FmyX9oQvlD
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 3, 2015
Takei’s full statement is here.
Is that enough?
https://twitter.com/Tark31/status/617059411257860097
'I'm sorry you're too stupid to get it. Here, read it again' https://t.co/77knqovvV2
— Bob ن (@BobHicks_) July 3, 2015
Too little Too late. Obviously pressured by the bad publicity and prospect of adverse financial consequences. https://t.co/6znSjB2APa
— BarbaraMcMahon((?)) (@southsalem) July 3, 2015
Of course, Takei has his defenders.
@GeorgeTakei Justice Thomas is as ignorant as he is hypocritical, and he deserves to be called out on it. The way you chose to do it (c)
— Lee Cox (@legaleagle48) July 3, 2015
.@GeorgeTakei your anger was righteous & entirely deserved. Justice Thomas & dissenters don't see you as entitled to equal rights under law
— lawhawk (@lawhawk) July 3, 2015
There are many who still don’t understand what Thomas was saying in his dissent and obviously don’t care to learn.