Different slants and opinions on biting, apology

 (AP) -- On the day Mike Tyson apologized for biting Evander Holyfield in their WBA heavyweight title fight, it seemed everyone had a reaction to what had happened.
 Within minutes of Tyson's apology on Monday, Rev. Jesse Jackson of the Rainbow-PUSH Coalition asked the world to "let the healing begin."
 "In a most sincere way Mike Tyson is reaching out to people who have the capacity to care. He has admitted, painfully, before the world a gross error," Jackson said. "I am glad he had the courage to apologize to Evander Holyfield and to the boxing world. I hope the Nevada Athletic Commission will exercise tough love and good judgment in its response to Tyson's appeal.
 "I talked with Mike last night. I am sure he is sincere in his apology. All of us have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Let us work with the commission and Mike and let the healing begin."
 Not everyone was as sympathetic as Jackson.
 "I am personally offended and disappointed by the events which transpired Saturday night," said Floyd Patterson, chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission and a former heavyweight champion. "This display of brutality and callous disregard for the rules of boxing should not and will not be tolerated in New York state."
 New York Gov. George Pataki said the behavior by Tyson, a New York City native who developed into a champion while living in Catskill, N.Y. and training under the late Cus D'Amato, was an "utter disgrace" and an "embarrassment to the entire sport of boxing."
 "I think they should take a very hard look at whether he's allowed to fight again, not just in New York, but anywhere," Pataki said.
 The National Organization for Women had protested before each of Tyson's fights since he was released from prison after serving three years on a rape conviction. Protesters were there Saturday night as well.
 "Our complaints about Las Vegas welcoming a convicted rapist fell on deaf ears," NOW spokesperson Anne Golonka of Las Vegas said in a statement. "What kind of disaster has to occur before good sense overcomes greed? The MGM should not sign another contract with Mike Tyson and neither should any other casino in Nevada."
 President Clinton, an admitted boxing fan, said he was horrified with what happened.
 "I saw the fight and until what happened, it was a good fight. But, I was horrified by it and I think the American people should be," Clinton said.
 Tyson still has two years' probation remaining in the state of Indiana after his release from prison.
 "At least for the time being, I'll be in a little more frequent contact with him. ... Mike still has some learning to do about how to control his anger," George Walker, Marion County's chief probation officer, said.
 There was at least one light-hearted reaction.
 The maker of processed dog treats is shipping a bucket ofits best-selling pig ears to Tyson.
 "Pigs ears have become the hottest dog chew treat of the '90s, because they're easily digestible, nutritious and fun to chew on," said Miles Handy, president and founder of Oink-Oink, Inc.
 "We figured that if Mike Tyson has to bite ears, it would be much better for all concerned if he picked up one of our pigs ears instead of sinking his teeth into one of his opponents."