What's in an Apology?

In 2008, Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister of Australia, apologized to the native Aborigines for the laws and policies that "inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss"  upon them.

Please read the following article:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7241965.stm


What is your reaction to the prime minister's apology?  Is it valid? Did it go far enough?  What should nations do to make up for past mistakes?

I welcome your comments and responses.  Please respond to each other with thoughtfulness and care.