I think it should scare you. When you hurt somebody, the words "I'm sorry" don't take the pain away. Americans always seem to be terrified of the idea that they should be held accountable for their trespasses against others. They can offer an insincere apology and it makes everything okay. It's important to recognize that the words "I'm sorry" don't make anything better. They don't right the wrong. They just shift the focus to irrelevant intent. If you hurt somebody bad enough, they have no obligation to forgive you. People have every right to kick you out of their life at any time that they want. When you understand that, it motivates you to be more careful in your words and actions.