In his columns , Hansen has written that the Oklahoma City bombing was a false flag operation orchestrated by the administration of President Clinton , that women do not belong in the United States Armed Forces , that President Obama is a " negro " , that he owns and flies a Confederate battle flag , that gays are disproportionally prone to engaging in child abuse , that a " grossly disproportionate " number of crimes are committed by Latinos , and that the relationship between " Negroes and Democrats " is that of a " master-slave relationship with the benevolent master knowing what ’s best for his simple minded darkies . " Hansen 's comments drew national attention . Hansen apologized on November 20 , saying that it was " unfortunate " that his comments had been " taken out of context " and " portrayed as intentionally hurtful and disrespectful " , saying that " these comments made nearly 20 years ago " as an opinion columnist were " meant to be purposely provocative in various political , cultural and religious views . " Hansen wrote an open letter on the press page of his website , saying " I freely admit my choice of words was at times very poor . As a columnist , I was encouraged to write provocatively but over the last 20 years I have learned that there is a line between being provocative and being offensive . There were times when I crossed that line . My intention was not to offend , and for any offense I have caused I again sincerely apologize . " He also responded to specific things he had said . He further claimed that " this has been a carefully orchestrated attack to remove a conservative Republican from a major leadership role in State government . The deliberate character assassination and the politics of personal destruction have totally distorted my views and record . "
Oklahoma City bombing
Oklahoma City bombing
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