The consequences of doing such is what is total bullshit, and there is without doubt a double standard and hypocrisy in this country that is becoming sickening. People and or organizations look at any opportunity they can find or use to try and hurt somebody else for their own selfish benefit, and the pussies and thin skin folks just become more united. NOBODY should have to apologize for something they said, especially if they are being forced to do so and it is not genuine or at their own accord. If a person truly feels a certain way about something or anybody for whatever reason, then so be it.....but too many these days just cannot handle that. I can always respect honesty, but I do not have to agree with it.