This political cartoon depicts an image of 3 coffins of deceased military members, we know this by the American flags draped across them. There are no other characters or any other objects in the scene and no words are spoken. However there is a caption that asks the question "Which is the gay one?" This cartoon is targeted at everyday people who read the newspaper, and see this cartoon. I think the point the illustrator is trying to get across is that, it doesn't matter if soldiers are gay, they take the same oath, make the same sacrifices and are just as willing to die for our country as any straight soldier.
This image is important to my argument because so many people focus on soldiers sexual orientation that they forget that they are just like every other soldier. They work just as hard, they take the same oath, and they die for our country. To give up your life is the ultimate sacrifice. Why should it matter what gender they prefer? and why should they have to keep that secret?
Lowe, Chan. Cartoon. Religious Tolerance. Religioustolerance.org, 15 Apr. 2009. Web.
11 Feb. 2011. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_mili1.htm>.
I completely agree with your stance on this cartoon. The truth of the matter is this: if they are willing to die for our freedom of speech, they ought to have that same freedom of speech and live their lives like they deserve to, regardless of what their sexual preference is.
ReplyDeleteWow. That cartoon is a punch to the face. It is wild that this is still an issue. I hope to see Americans change their views on gays. People were openly gay during the prominent times of Greece. I feel ashamed to live in a country where certain men and women have to hide their sexual preference for the fear that they will be ridiculed and viewed as lower members of society. As a white male, all I can say is "THAT SUCKS." Its messed up though really. What do we do? It took so long for slavery to end, but racism still exist. I swear evolution is slower in the masses then with the individual. I think that we are moving forward with morality though. One day this won't be an issue...
ReplyDeleteThis cartoon is so sad. I understand that some people don't agree with the idea of being gay, but is that a reason to discriminate agaisnt those who are gay? Our country has come far, but we still have MUCH farther to go. I find it sad that we can't all get along. I agree 100% with you take on this cartoon. If you are sacrificing your life for your country, each person deserves the same treatment and amount of respect. It doesn't matter whether you are gay or not. I'm hoping that this won't be an issue in the near future.
ReplyDeleteVery sobering. It really makes you think
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