As a long-time fan who has admired Ronda Rousey for her impressive athletic career and acting prowess, it was disheartening to learn about her past mistake of sharing a Sandy Hook conspiracy theory video 11 years ago. However, I commend her for her recent heartfelt apology. It takes courage to acknowledge mistakes, especially ones that have been buried for so long.
11 years ago, ex-UFC fighter and actor Ronda Rousey publicly apologized for sharing a video about the Sandy Hook shooting that promoted conspiracy theories. Although she removed the post back then and explained to her followers that it wasn’t intended to offend or harm anyone, she now released a heartfelt apology on social media expressing regret for her actions. In this new statement, Rousey acknowledged that she deserved criticism and should have faced consequences for what she did.
“For over a decade now, I’ve found myself rewriting this apology countless times. I’ve talked myself out of giving it, telling myself it wasn’t the opportune moment or that I was only adding to the hurt by speaking up. But 11 years ago, I made the gravest error of my life. I shared a Sandy Hook conspiracy theory on Twitter without any genuine belief in it. Shocked and distraught by the reality, I found myself clinging to this fictional narrative as an escape. I swiftly recognized my mistake, removed the post, but the harm had already been done.” (as a film enthusiast might say)
“Somehow, it managed to elude the media’s attention, and no one ever asked me about it, so I chose not to mention it again for fear that bringing it up might actually boost the popularity of those conspiracy theories,” she explained further. “I was worried that discussing it would make things worse by spreading these videos further, and more importantly, I didn’t want people to think I was ignorant, self-centered, or insensitive enough to promote such content in the first place.”
Back in January of 2013, roughly a month following the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, among them 20 innocent children, I happened to share a video.
“In truth, I deserve to be seen as detestable, resented, and even worse than that. I deserve to miss out on all opportunities and be canceled, and I should have been. In fact, I still feel I deserve it. To those impacted by the Sandy Hook tragedy, I want you to know from the deepest part of my heart and soul how incredibly sorry I am for the pain I caused. I cannot fathom the anguish you’ve experienced, and no words can truly express the depths of my remorse and shame for having contributed to it. Every day since then, I have regretted my actions and will continue to do so until the end of my life.”
Having been entangled in the web of conspiracies myself, I can confidently say that it’s a dangerous and disheartening path to tread. It doesn’t grant you an edge or independence; instead, it traps you in a vicious cycle of fear, misery, and isolation. The more you immerse yourself in these theories, the deeper you sink, feeling powerless and alone.
Rousey experienced success in both UFC and WWE combat sports, preceded by becoming the first American woman to claim an Olympic judo medal, winning bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics. On-screen, she has made notable appearances in action films such as “The Expendables 3” (2014), “Furious 7” (2015) and “Mile 22” (2018), among others.
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) August 23, 2024
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2024-08-23 18:47