Sorry seems to be the hardest word...

I don't know what will happen next in light of the furore over the wartime "comfort women" issue, sparked by Osaka mayor Hashimoto. But I am glad PM Lee, visiting Japan, made these remarks:

I too lost an uncle I never knew (my mother's brother) to the Japanese "Sook Ching" (purge through cleansing) massacre but we have all learnt to move on. Now this Japanese politician is playing with fire.

The latest reports say that Hashimoto has now apologised, but he seems to be doing it in true politician fashion, insisting he had been "misinterpreted"!...

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/471033/20130524/japan-korea-sex-slaves-hashimoto.htm

WW2 Korean Sex Slaves Snub Osaka Mayor Hashimoto's Apology Stunt

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On the golfing scene, Sergio Garcia has had to publicly apologise following his "fried chicken" remarks in the context of a joke at Tiger Wood's expense:

But just when people thought this furore was simmering down, someone else -- the chief executive of the European Tour (PGA Championship) -- got embroiled, as a result of his own unthinking use of the phrase "coloured people"!...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/may/23/sergio-garcia-racism-coloured-sport

Sergio García row reignited as Tour chief apologises for 'coloured' remark

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So, is it so hard to say "sorry"? Why not listen to Elton John's "Sorry seems to be the hardest word":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2e4NlnLr28