No Apologies!

Editor, Republican leaders should apologize for pressuring Rep. Joe Barton to apologize for his apology to British Petroleum for the administrations unapologetic taking of $20 billion from this legitimate private entity without due process of law. BP has not been convicted of anything; nor is the magnitude of damages known. $20 billion may be too little for BP to pay for its negligence that has caused tragic loss of life, millions of livelihoods, and horrific destruction of wildlife and environment. That's why the Fifth Amendment is wisely unapologetic: "No person shall be deprived of property without due process of law." BP's shareholders are persons and many are U.S. citizens. The only apologies the GOP should have is for not working hard enough to defeat the "Apologizer in Chief." WITH NO APOLOGIES! Mike DeNunzio Chairman S.F Republican Assembly