Vilsack Apologizes to Sherrod, Offers Promotion

secretary of agriculture vilsac should be replaced of his position, anybody that makes a huge error like this and embarrases his party to no end should not hold that office.he didnt use common sense.to verify the blog before destroying sherrods reputation.

Where do we draw the line when telling the whole story as it should be told? If we choose to take only a fraction of a speech and twist it to the point of being libel and even slanderous then that should be a crime.
What has happened in this case developed out of one person's perception, in defense of the "Tea Party" and printed accordingly. Unfortunately the reason for doing so puts into question about fair and responsible journalism, opinion, etc whether it be presented via the blog, facebook, twitter or any other form of publication.

My gosh people she said over and over look at the video all of it, no one did. I think that ruins your point dan.

Vilsack should be fired. Obama should call her and make major amends

She wasn't fired .she resigned.If she had the courage to stand up for her self instead of shrinking off with her retirement pension...she'd be standing tall now...she sad she felt like a racesist and stopped herself from acting like one ,and those involved agree,actualy admire her for overcoming a common defect in most people,the unwillingness to help people different than their own.So why didn't she stand up for herself and tell her bosses ,the naacp and even the president that she did the right thing she wasn't appoligizing or quitting her job.Helping someone in need [the job she was paid to do ] is fine,but standing your ground when you know you right shows true character and strength to be admired...personally I think she fell short on the last

how come they won't put the naacp video on tv or internet for all to see and judge for themselves?

Thanks to Glen Beck. He always gets it right. The WH and Gov should listen to him. He know whats happening and calls it out. He said that they had no business doing that to Ms.Sherrod. Glen you are always right.

The event with the white farmer happened twenty years ago. She was telling the story of how she felt BACK THEN. The white farmer commenting has said she helped him. During the NAACP meeting she wished both black and white people were in the audience. There was a reason for her feelings back then because of the what happened to her father. Breibart let some of this video out because of theNAACP attacks on the tea party.

I think we have gotten a bit off-topic here. Her speech at the NAACP was to explain why she was wrong to deny the couple; where she changed her behaviour; and as a parable to warn others away from committing her erros.

The point is: she learned. She tried to pass that knowledge along. Her message was turned into one of hate; and now the hateful who comment on this page are trying to foster that anger.

Yes, the AG Sec had a knee-jerk reaction. But it seems to me (after reading all the comments below) that a heck of alot of ther people have had one too.

Ms. Sherrod is a gracious and sensitive lady. I am glad the mistake was cleared, even though it should have never happened. We must remember that in these days of Internet,Photo Shop, and other creative resources,it is very easy for the truth to be changed or manipulated. I am very glad the White House offered an apology, it tells me that there are people, including President Obama, that when they make a mistake, they recognize it.