Monday, February 20, 2006
Only Pictures?
Joe Sacco and Art Spiegleman, take some questions about the controversy of the Danish cartoons that have sparked riots and deaths around the world. It's fascinating insights into U.S.'s First Amendment rights and global ethical responsibility, and the cartoonist's power to catalyze or polarize discussion.
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Hi Dave,
ReplyDeleteWell, Mike Netzer was out in front on this lead into the topic months if not years ago, imo.
Netzer felt that art and storytelling had such great power in this regard. And look what a few Danish cartoonists brought about, right?
I don't personally believe that extremist Muslim factions are capable of appreciating or able to condone (such displays) as Christians have. Just another difference in why the two faiths have clashed for so long throughout history.