I don't care how many times he "apologized", someone who is as homophobic and racist as him and has used his powers in an attempt to ruin the lives of blacks and gays is beyond redemption in my eyes.
How did he attempt to "ruin" anybodys life?
Voting to make people's lives harder like voting against the Civil Rights Acts? Actions speak louder than words. His words mean nothing after his voting record.
Voting to not improve someone's life does not equate to ruining ones life, no matter horrible his stance on civil rights is.
Alright, let’s rephrase it: voting to continue the system that was ruining their lives.