Ronda Rousey Apologizes for 2013 Sandy Hook Tweet: “I Should Have Been Canceled”

As a long-time fan of Ronda Rousey and her exceptional journey in the world of MMA, it’s heartening to see her take responsibility for past mistakes. Her statement about the Sandy Hook shooting conspiracy theory is a powerful display of remorse and understanding that words have consequences, especially when they are shared by someone with a large platform like hers.

Ronda Rousey has apologized for her 2013 tweet about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

The ex-MMA fighter recently posted an apology on social media for previously spreading a video about a shooting conspiracy theory, stating that it was staged. In her post, she mentioned, “I’ve rewritten this apology countless times over the past 11 years. I kept thinking it wasn’t the right moment or that speaking up might do more harm.”

11 years ago, I took an action I deeply regret, Rousey explained. I shared a video questioning the Sandy Hook tragedy on Twitter, something I didn’t truly believe in, but found so disturbing that I searched for a fictional explanation as a means of coping with it.

Rousey acknowledged that she promptly understood her error and removed the tweet, fortunately avoiding extensive media scrutiny. Since nobody questioned her about it before, she chose not to discuss it until now, as speaking on it earlier might have had an unfavorable outcome – it could have boosted the viewership of these conspiracy videos and inadvertently educated more people about her potential ignorance, self-centeredness, and lack of sensitivity.

Additionally, she mentioned that at first, she intended to incorporate an apology in her recently published memoir titled “Our Fight”. Nevertheless, her publishing house strongly urged her to exclude it, explaining that it might eclipse all other content and potentially cause more harm than benefit.

The ex-UFC combatant asserts that she is entitled to feelings of dislike, condemnation, disgust, resentment, and even more severe judgment. She believes she ought to miss out on all prospects, and if canceled, she would deserve it.

“I deeply regret that my actions occurred 11 years after the Sandy Hook tragedy, but from the deepest part of my heart, I express my profound apologies to those who suffered. The pain you’ve experienced is beyond my comprehension, and no words can fully convey how sorry and ashamed I am for any role I played in your suffering. This regret has haunted me every day since it happened and will continue to do so as long as I live.”

Additionally, she issued a caution to those propagating these detrimental conspiracy theories: “Instead of portraying an air of rebelliousness or independent thought, you’re not exercising responsible judgment by indulging in these conspiracies. They will only leave you feeling helpless, fearful, unhappy, and isolated. You’re causing more harm than good to others as well as yourself.”

— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) August 23, 2024

In this instance, the statement follows a Q&A session on the wrestling-focused subreddit r/SquaredCircle, where users inquired about Rousey’s opinions on Sandy Hook; however, she declined to address any questions pertaining to that particular event.

Back in 2013, I found a video on ThinkOutsideTheTV’s YouTube channel quite intriguing. The video suggested that the families of the Sandy Hook tragedy were actually paid actors. I thought it was extremely interesting and felt compelled to share it, as reported by Bleacher Report.

Previously, Rousey chose not to offer an apology but rather amplified her stance by posting the video, expressing through a tweet, “I believe seeking answers and conducting inquiries shows greater loyalty to our country than mindlessly adhering to what one is told.”

Beyond her MMA accomplishments, Rousey has also ventured into acting, appearing in movies like The Expendables 3, Entourage, Furious 7, and the television show 9-1-1.

2024-08-23 19:24

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