Laughable Fear of Cartoon
Monday, 17 May 2021
Cartoonists in Southeast Asia are facing pressure and are being muzzled when they criticize those in power. The rise of self-censorship weakens criticism.
GOVERNMENTS should not see political cartoons as a threat. This visual art is not a force to overthrow governments, but a humorous way of expressing criticism. The muzzling of cartoonists by governments in a number of nations in Southeast Asia is a reflection of the fear and insecurity of anti-democratic regimes.
For democratic governments, criticism must be more open. Cartoons are created to criticize governments using cynicism or sarcasm. Fans
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