My Apology to Toyota (Toyota does NOT sponsor Damon Wayan's "Abortion Man")

I received an e-mail from Mr. Mike Michels at Toyota, seems as though I should have not jumped the gun.

Toyota is not a sponsor of Mr. Damon Wayan’s lunacy.

Here is the email I received:

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have looked into this website and can assure you that Toyota does not sponsor it nor is connected in any way. There seems to be a blogger that has started this rumor and we are contacting the blog site to request that they cease spreading this inaccuracy.

Mike Michels Corporate Manager External Communications Toyota Motor Sales USA

Here is my response to Toyota:

Mr. Michels:

I apologize for not getting the facts straight before I contacted you, but thank you for your quick response.

I am glad to know that Toyota does not sponsor and is not connected to that website. On a lighter note, I can now purchase my 2008 Sienna without further hesitation (I have four children, so I definitely need one)!

I do have a culture and news blog myself, this is just a serious reminder that I need to check and verify MY sources closely and not spread disinformation. Especially in cases like this, when we are socially and / or emotionally tied to an issue.

I have posted an entry to my blog sharing your response, and stating that your company does not support Damon Wayan’s “Abortion Man”. Thanks again for your quick reply.

DJ Black Adam