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24-Star letter to Washington Post
- Thread starter ChunksJR
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Well, whaddaya know - KBay sometimes knows what he's talking about.
One of the most tired arguments that usually surfaces when this kind of trip is published is that we protect their (protestors/dissenters/hippies/Commies/etc.) right to free speech. No crap.
Guess what - we also protect OUR right to free speech. I am proud and honored to serve under men who responsibly use this right to look out for "their own." God bless them.
One of the most tired arguments that usually surfaces when this kind of trip is published is that we protect their (protestors/dissenters/hippies/Commies/etc.) right to free speech. No crap.
Guess what - we also protect OUR right to free speech. I am proud and honored to serve under men who responsibly use this right to look out for "their own." God bless them.
KBayDog said:
You think, maybe, we should tell that to these guys???
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060202/ap_on_re_mi_ea/prophet_drawings
ChunksJR said:
I wonder what kind of press Christians would get if we protested outside of Kanye West's house (or anyone who attempts to make a mockery of Christ), threatened to kidnap him, etc.
Yes, I get offended/upset when people use Christ's image in blasphemous ways, but I certainly don't take up arms, threaten to take hostages, or "demand apologies." What do I do? I ignore them. And whatever press decides to publish the images (most recently Rolling Stone) loses my business...or never gains my business to begin with. But hey - that's just me.
(Back to the Washington ComPost cartoon - could you imagine if the JCS carryied rifles outside the WP office, threatened to take hostages, etc? Wow.)
KBayDog said:
For some reason that actually sounds funny. Maybe it's my twisted sense of humor, but seeing a bunch of old guys in Class A's with loaded M16s sounds sorta like the premise for a cheesy comedy.
But, just so I don't seem like a total jackass/douchebag, I'm glad to see that the JCS had the gumption to cry foul on this cartoon.
The cartoon did what the artist intended it to do, make a statement. He probably did not realize it would get that kind of reaction but I am not suprised. As a daily reader of the Washington Post, it is my hometown newspaper, I am not suprised what the guy drew. He generally draws pretty liberal viewpoints of the current issues, Bush, Cheney and other administration figures are common targets. I really don't think he is that good of a political cartoonist. First off, his drawings suck, I could have drawn better in kindergarten. Secondly, he is never subtle or has any wit in his editorial cartoons. He bludgeons you over the head with his points. Most people off the street could do a better job.
By the way, there were dueling articles about the cartoon in the Washington Post and the Washington Times. They are both on the Early Bird if you have access. The Post article talks about the reaction without much commentary while the Times has a little commentary thrown in.
This cartoon and things like it are what you get when you have freedom of speech, ain't it grand? GBA!
By the way, there were dueling articles about the cartoon in the Washington Post and the Washington Times. They are both on the Early Bird if you have access. The Post article talks about the reaction without much commentary while the Times has a little commentary thrown in.
This cartoon and things like it are what you get when you have freedom of speech, ain't it grand? GBA!
AllAmerican75 said:
Exactly. I used that example to illustrate just how different things are on this side of the pond.
Yes, we are all outraged that the image of a wounded warrior was used to elicit laughs. Yet, how are we responding? By discussing it, writing letters, and maybe (HOPEFULLY) boycotting the offending publication.
I once heard a rumor that the pen is mightier than the sword. Is there any truth to that?
Depends where you stick 'em with it --- I recommend the eyes.KBayDog said:
