TOW #18: Guns

This political cartoon demonstrates the issues of gun rights in the United States. It shows an opposing view to permitting people to own guns. The cartoon portrays the United States as a "Guns R Us" store. This is to show that if states permit the gun laws to be passed that people will have access to guns in the same respect that they have access to toys. This is addressing a very controversial issue today. This cartoon uses pathos to to appeal to the viewers emotions about the situation. It is a faulty comparison that many parents wouldn't want to see. The juxtaposition allows the viewers to see the other side of the issue and understand why the passage of this law would be deteimental. It uses the slogan "stand your ground" to show how this would make everyone have to be on guard and get armed because it could result in violence. I liked this cartoon because it was a good way to show the negative aspects of the gun laws and gets the message across quickly and effectively.