Manhattan attorney behind race-fueled restaurant rant issues apology

[leftynyc]

Source: ABC 7online

A Manhattan lawyer whose race-fueled tirade inside a Midtown restaurant went viral has apologized and said he respects and appreciates "the remarkable diversity" New York City offers.

Attorney Aaron Schlossberg posted the message on his Twitter and LinkedIn pages, saying he is not racist and is "deeply sorry" for his actions.

"To the people I insulted, I apologize," he wrote. "Seeing myself online opened my eyes - the manner in which I expressed myself is unacceptable and is not the person I am. I see my words and actions hurt people, and for that I am deeply sorry. While people should be able to express themselves freely, they should do so calmly and respectfully. What the video did not convey is the real me. I am not racist. One of the reasons I moved to New York is precisely because of the remarkable diversity offered in this wonderful city. I love this country and this city, in part because of immigrants and the diversity of cultures immigrants bring to this country. Again, my sincerest apologies to anyone and everyone I hurt. Thank you."

Read more: http://abc7ny.com/society/attorney-behind-race-fueled-restaurant-rant-issues-apology/3507786/

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I wonder how much business he's lost. I notice he has nothing to say about the other videos he was caught being a racist pig on.

[bucolic_frolic]

1. I think he's still living "Bonfire of the Vanities"

[keopeli]

2. "I see my words and actions hurt people, and for that I am deeply sorry." Fake apology.

[RandomAccess]

27. Exactly what should he have said?

Please rewrite that for him.

[louis c]

3. Fuck Aaron. Apology Not Accepted.

Fuck you, Aaron. You gave $500 to the Trump campaign precisely because you are a racist.

That alone, is enough to prove your bigotry and racism. The video just confirms it.

Fuck you, Aaron.

[GusBob]

4. Left unsaid: this Trumps America

This all a bunch of lies.

[onetexan]

9. yep, he lost his job and the bar association wants nothing to do with him

so now it's mea culpa so i can be gainfully employed again.

[luc mont]

5. Other Videos?

Why, whatever could you be talking about?

[LittleGirl]

6. Those people aren't sorry

until it affects their pocketbook. Fuck him, he's a racist!

[rurallib]

21. and then it takes a week or two to see if the storm will blow over

One time I'd like to see a follow up in a year and find this clown is a greeter at Walmart with no insurance and can't get food assistance.
or simply to say that he actually paid for what he did - but I doubt it will happen.

[OldManTarHeel]

7. Bwahahahaha . .

Those apologies never come around until it affects the wallet.

Appreciate it that the POS finally had a come to Jesus moment, but, F him anyways. and I say this because he's a habitual offender . .

[muntrv]

8. He should apologize for being a waste of space.

[yonder]

10. It's a start, but

given his past history, the "apology" somehow rings hollow. Time will tell.

[pangaia]

11. Bull shit. You're an asshole and will remain one.

[marble falls]

12. I do not believe him for one minute. He's just got the sadz because his life has been disordered...

by people who are tired of his BULLSHIT.

[Javaman]

13. psychopath doing spin control. nt

[SummerSnow]

14. Boo freaking hoo....your'e an idiot.

[aggiesal]

15. He's not sorry, ...

he's sorry he got caught on tape and it is now affecting his livelihood.

His past actions show this as habitual.
If this hadn't gone viral, this apology wouldn't exist.

[SeattleVet]

16. Dude...

put down the cokespoon for a few weeks.

There are other videos of you out there demonstrating WITH a bunch of racists, so we just assumed, you know, that you were supporting them.

Your language in the two other videos doesn't convey your current "I'm not racist" message. In fact, everything you have done that has been recorded for posterity and gone viral screams, "Hey, everybody, look at me!!! I'm a racist asshole." Your own words and actions severely undermine the claims you are making now that the general public (and your potential clients and co-workers) can see you for exactly what you are.

Your 'apology' is a very small start...as you are finding out, being a racist asshole *does* have consequences to your career (pretty much D.O.A. at this point, isn't it?) and life in general.

If you really are NOT racist, you may very well have a very lucrative career in theater ahead of you, since your acting abilities convinced pretty much everyone that saw the videos that you really were some type of obnoxious, loudmouthed, entitled, privileged white trash. Start going to auditions!

[csziggy]

22. +10000000000000000000 nt

[beachbum bob]

17. Once a POS, most always one...if gives the minority community

A few 100 hours of pro bono...then let's talk again

[Laffy Kat]

18. Yep, hit him in the wallet, that's the only reason these folks apologize.

He had a lot of time to watch himself and reflect before now. I'm not buying it. He's finished. He may be able to get by on defending neo-nazis from DUI's, but that's it.

[aeromanKC]

19. I am not Racist, But.......

I guess he's still working on the first step.

[EarnestPutz]

20. "The manner in which I expressed myself is unacceptable"...... WTF?

The attitude and beliefs that you expressed are unacceptable. "Deplorable"
comes to mind as a description of them and you. The spittle flecked manner
in which you expressed them is not the real problem. Your $500 donation to the
Trump campaign ? Maybe you can get one of those new jobs in a coal mine.

[demmiblue]

23. "I fixed Aaron Schlossberg's apology."

Link to tweet

[oberliner]

24. If a prince can be forgiven for wearing a Nazi armband at a colonials and natives costume party...

Then anything is possible.

[irisblue]

26. It will be years before food delivery or groceries get delivered.

Kind of a weak analogy there Oberliner.

[leftynyc]

28. TERRIBLE comparison

One was a 20 year old student versus a grown man who didn't just screw up once - there are numerous videos of him proving he's a racist pig.

[RhodeIslandOne]

30. Oh brother....

[pazzyanne]

25. Sorry, Aaron Schlossberg, too little, too late.

May I also add that as an attorney you should know better. Apologies after you lose your job because of your behavior do not count.

[RhodeIslandOne]

29. Ahahahaaaaaa

Please.

You see how your actions hurt your business you stupid fuck.