XML FeedsBeauty: In the eyes of the beholder
By P Alfonso on Jul 14, 2008 | In 3. Political Satire
This recent political cartoon of Barack and Michelle Obama on the cover of The New Yorker magazine, illustrate how differently people can interpret what they see. Everyone that sees it will look at the exact same thing and yet will interpret it according to their feelings, emotions and political views:
Detestable; funny; offensive; harmless; tasteless; classy; deceitful; informative; imaginary; realistic; bias; impartial. Isn’t that what cartoonist do? They create a fantasy around some truth.
Follow up:
No matter how anyone may see it, it is not the end of the world. It is not crude, grotesque, sexist or racially insulting. Worse cartoons than this one are published and no one pays much attention to them. The uproar obviously will come from Obama’s supporters and the apologetic wimps that give in to pressure.
Undoubtedly, there will be a negative uproar to this cartoon with claims of foul play and demands for an apology. Such would be yet another vicious attack on Freedom of Speech. I certainly hope that The New Yorker will stand up to its critics and protect our Freedom.
Vote Wisely in 2008
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