No apology necessary.
Lot of crankiness going around about the beating we’re taking these days.
Frankly I appreciate your willingness to fight. Be assured that great numbers of us will be there with you.
Thanks for your gracious note. Forgive me for popping off.
Not at all. As a FRiend of mine said, "Lot of crankiness going around about the beating we’re taking these days."
And, he's right.