[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Someone with a question mark over their past behaviour who has overcome their demons and can stand up and say "I used to hold some awful opinions and say some awful things - I look back and see things differently now, and here's why ... ..." may well still be deserving of accolades...

Yes agree with that. If someone has a genuine change of heart and really realises how awful and damaging their opinions were then fair enough but his "apology" was just lip service

But how many people keep their true feelings hidden, and people think they are so great but deep down they are full of hate.

You can despise your Boss but don’t tell them what you really think because you would lose your job.

Philip Schofield kept his secret for at least 17 years afraid of the consequences.

People have skeletons in their closets.