Tuesday, February 24, 2009

New York Posts Rupert Murdock Apologizes

Rupert Murdock apologized today for the cartoon that was posted in the New York Post that showed two police officers shoot a Chimp and saying "I guess they have to get someone else to write the stimulus bill". The cartoon enraged many readers as it was felt that the New York Post was making fun of President Obama. The times stated that the cartoon was only meant to mock the stimulus bill and not the president. Here is his apology:
"Today I want to personally apologize to any reader who felt offended, and even insulted,I can assure you -- without a doubt -- that the only intent of that cartoon was to mock a badly written piece of legislation. It was not meant to be racist, but unfortunately, it was interpreted by many as such. We all hold the readers of the New York Post in high regard, and I promise you that we will seek to be more attuned to the sensitivities of our community."
Mr. Murdock is also the chairman of the New York post

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