Friday, February 20, 2009

Racist?

So by now you should have heard of the controversial cartoon printed by the New York Post. If not, take a look for yourself and let me know what you think, it is below. However, before you scroll down hear me out. Whenever I heard about these racists comments, action, or something from these activists group I am very skeptical. I know they are usually some frivolous suit that will ultimately go nowhere and do nothing. Therefore when I heard of this one I was immediately getting ready to laugh at whatever these guys were going to say the "racist message" was. That being said, when I saw the comic I was pretty shocked.

Text: "They'll have to find someone else to write the
next stimulus bill"


Now that you know what I am talking about I would like to try to explain a point. You must take this in context. . . This artist is exercising the basic meaning of his first amendment right. He is using this cartoon as speech to criticize the government, some can construe that as Barack Obama. While people may find this offensive there is really nothing they can do. It would be wrong to try and censure something like this because then you would be violating their first amendment rights. Basically, what I am saying is that if you find something offensive then pay no attention to it. Eventually the creator will have to change his or her tune to try and get people back. You are in control not them, if some creates some offensive material and no one views it and it is in not shown to the public, who does it hurt?

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