May 20, 2012
I think the point that I was making was that a jail sentence per se, a long jail sentence, wouldn't serve the purposes of retribution. Wouldn't educate society as to homophobia.
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May 20, 2012
I think the gay community is justifiably frustrated with a legacy of homophobia and the criminal justice system ironically not always being responsive.
— Jim McGreevey
I think the point that I was making was that a jail sentence per se, a long jail sentence, wouldn't serve the purposes of retribution. Wouldn't educate society as to homophobia.
I have to begin today with humility by simply saying, I am sorry. So, so sorry that mistakes in my judgment made this day necessary for us all.