The Everett Herald has apologized for printing the Saturday, July 3, item that offended so many people, especially those of Irish birth or extraction. In the wake of numerous complaints, the offending item was removed from their website on Sunday afternoon and this apology was printed on Monday's front page:
An apology
An apology: The Saturday Buzz column, "Reel and reeling," contained offensive comments that did not reflect the standards or intent of The Daily Herald.
The point of The Buzz is to be playful and engaging. I am convinced the items were offered up in humor but, instead, expressed unfounded and cruel stereotypes.
This item has been removed from the newspaper's website. As executive editor, I apologize for the item as it appeared in both printed newspaper and online.
-- Neal Pattison, Executive Editor
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100705/BLOG08/707059940 |
