Free Speech on Campus
May 9th, 2024 Barry Posted in Imperialism & War, Social Justice | No Comments »
TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON
This cartoon has three panels. The first two panels are normal-sized, while the third panel is gigantic.
PANEL ONE
A man and a woman are walking together, the woman speaking. Neither of them are students, judging from their age and their professional dress.
The man has white-blonde hair and glasses, and is wearing a blue shirt with a black tie. He looks worried. The woman has a red blouse and a black skirt, and has her hair pulled up into a bun. She is holding up a finger in a “this is my point” gesture, and is calm but a bit fervent.
For this and the next panel, the background is blank.
WOMAN: Students have a right to speak their minds without fear of being shamed or shunned. free speech on campus is in danger of being wiped out!
PANEL TWO
The two continue walking. The woman, waving her arms a bit as she gets passionate and a bit angry, continues speaking.
WOMAN: At some schools, students protested and heckled speakers! We must protect free speech from woke student totalitarians!
PANEL THREE
The man and women have come to a stop, and are looking at a protest. The man, looking concerned, speaks to the woman. The woman looks over the protest with a pleased expression, her arms folded.
The main focus in this panel is the protest – and even more, the cops in full riot gear attacking the protest. A huge line of cops in formation are marching towards the protest. Cops are leading away handcuffed protesters; one protester is being held on the ground and beaten. The protesters who aren’t being arrested look terrified. Protest signs lie on the ground.
MAN: So is this a threat to free speech?
WOMAN: No, this is fine.
