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Revised Cartoon

UPDATE AUG 7, 2006
As I expected, the PWW didn't run the cartoon. Showing Israeli insignia on the aircraft is too truthful.

There was some question by my editors about who the central character was supposed to be. I thought it was obvious due to my play on the Jesus quote "Father forgive them for they know not what they do." It was also questioned about the "generic" use of the Star Of David on the jets. Sorry, but that is the correct insignia. Is that my fault? I will not hide the truth for anyone. I am not taking sides here. If Hizbollah had aircraft, I would have included them as well. While I believe that the Israeli assault on Lebanon is disgusting, I also am not a supporter of Hizbollah. Terrorism and attacks on innocent civilians are unacceptable by anyone.

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Redaspie said…
Hello there. Found your blog on the Autblogs site. Your cartoons are decidedly excellent. I particularly like the mad highway one.
9:12 AM
JTW said…
right on brother!
10:09 PM
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