The Toronto Sun, a "newspaper", although one which has relegated itself to the minor leagues, must be a haven for the mentally ill. Today's cartoon by long-time Sun Talentless Andy Donato is offensive -- and not funny... although Donato is never funny, as I noted in an earlier posting (here).
Donato produced his cartoon in regards to Wynne's perceived, by some, defeat at this week's televised leader's debate. Unfortunately not everyone is going to know this connection; such a visually-non-contextualized cartoon becomes a standalone.
You may not like Ontario Liberal leader and Premier Kathleen Wynne, but you 'attack' her by not voting for her in the upcoming Ontario provincial election. There is no other way.
Violence against women, and that includes implied or suggested violence against women, is unacceptable. The Toronto Sun and its owners should be fined.
2 comments:
I suspect Donato and his editor knew this perfectly well; much of their service to their readership is to reassure them that they are victims of ongoing liberal attacks, and the reaction provoked by the cartoon will be fodder for this. Sad.
"... much of their service to their readership is to reassure them that they are victims of ongoing liberal attacks..."
As a friend of mine told me, "they feel like they're being picked-on all the time"; to which I responded with, "maybe that's because they're easy to pick-on".
What it really comes down to is this: I have no tolerance for ignorance. Sheep!
Don't sit there with your cheeseburger and fries, and large pop, waiting to hear what you want to hear -- get out there and explore. Look at all sides of an issue; read a book! (Sports Illustrated does not count.)
I thank you for your astute comment; as always.
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