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The Missourian apologizes for publishing a syndicated editorial cartoon on the duck boat tragedy.
The cartoon alone is viewed as insensitive by many people. When accompanied with the text of the artist, it shows the intent was to bring awareness to unsafe touring vehicles.
The cartoon should not have run in the paper.
Not all editorial cartoons are meant to be humorous. In this case, it was meant to be informative of the dangers of the boats as stated by the artist.
Cartoonist Tom Stiglich in Philadelphia released this statement Thursday night in response to the backlash:
I drew the Duck Boat cartoon with the intention of trying to save others from the horrific grief Tia Coleman must be enduring. She is, without a doubt, in my thoughts and prayers.
In Philadelphia (my hometown), two tourists were killed when a duck boat was hit by a barge in 2010. In 2015, five people were killed and 69 others were injured when a duck boat collided with a bus carrying a group of students in Seattle. Just one year later, there were three separate crashes. One took place in Philadelphia, while two happened in Boston, prompting officials to increase safety regulations. I feel not enough is being done.
It's not a fun, humorous topic, and in no way was I trying to make light of this horrible tragedy.
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