Everything I do has consequences. Sometimes what I do has unintended consequences. But unintended consequences mean that I failed to be aware, to pay attention, to be mindful. Ignorance may be offered as an excuse, but the consequences are mine to own and be responsible for.
Even my ignorance is mine to own, especially wilful and neglectful ignorance. For the most part, there is no excuse for ignorance. My awareness is frequently clouded by fears, wants and a myriad of factors that warp my perceptions. All induced ignorance can result in unintended consequences if I do not control and step beyond my emotional entanglements.
The consequences of my actions are always mine. So is the ignorance, my ignorance I have not taken action to manage.