Chris Brown Says He Is Sorry

Chris Brown went on his website today to say he was sorry for the assault on Rihanna. For those of you who can't watch him, here is what he said.

"Since February my attorney has advised me not to speak out even though ever since the incident I wanted to publicly express my deepest regret and accept full responsibility. I felt it was time [that] you hear directly from me that I am sorry."

"I cannot go into what happened, and most importantly am not going to sit here and make any excuses. I take great pride in me being able to exercise self control, and what I did was inexcusable. I am very saddened and very ashamed of what I have done. My mother and my spiritual teachers have taught me way better than that."

"I have told Rihanna countless times, and I am telling you today, that I am truly sorry and that I wasn't able to handle the situation both differently and better. I have let a lot of people down, and I realize that. Nobody is more disappointed in me than I am."

"As many of you know, I grew up in a home where there was domestic violence and I saw firsthand what uncontrolled rage can do. What I did was unacceptable 100 percent. I can only ask and pray that you forgive me – please."

"I hope that others learn from my mistake. I intend to live my life so that I am truly worthy of the term 'role model.' "

Well, I don't think he will ever be a role model. I understand why he couldn't apologize before. I get that. What I don't get are his actions since the assault have not been very contrite. Further, there is no reason I can think of for him not to say what happened that night other than the fact he just doesn't want us to know because then we would never be able to forgive him. He makes it seem like he has an excuse, but he can't share it. Uh huh. I still hate him.