A Barenaked Apology

So, as you know, I've been upset with Steven Page and the disastrous cocaine bust in July. Well, he's been granted a reprieve by the State of New York, and has apologized to his fans, me included. Here's what he had to say:

To our fans...As you know, I have been granted an Adjournment In Contemplation of Dismissal, which, in six months time, will hopefully result in full dismissal of my charges.I am grateful to Judge Miller and to District Attorney Fitzpatrick for this opportunity to further prove myself as a productive and law-abiding member of society. I look forward to the next six months as a period of healing and growth. I thank my lawyers, Mark Mahoney and Len Glickman and my manager Terry McBride. Special thanks also to my bandmates for their love, compassion and support through this difficult period.The past several months have been especially hard for all of us, and I sincerely thank my family, friends and loved ones as well as all the fans who have shown their love and support; it has meant a great deal to me to be shown the impact I have on others’ lives. From people on the street who have stopped me to show their support and encouragement, to those friends and loved ones closest to me who have opened their homes and their hearts, I am deeply moved and thankful.The greatest gift a person can know is to not go through their life alone. I am fortunate enough to have been afforded that gift.I also apologize to all of those I have hurt or embarrassed during this episode. The respect and responsibility I have earned over the course of my life and career thus are important to me, and I am moving forward from this with gratitude and hope.Steven

In light of this, I've decided to forgive him. The Barenaked Ladies are officially my favorite band again.