Post 9: The US gun culture.
Description:
This document is a poster published in 2010 by the Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun violence. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is affiliated American nonprofit organization that advocates for gun control and against gun violence.
The mission of the Brady organization is to create a safer America for all of us that will lead to a dramatic reduction in gun deaths and injuries. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brady_Campaign)The poster deals with a much-debated topic which is death related to gun violence in the United States, as far as the title is in one year, guns murdered. Below the title, it includes a list of figures representing murdered people because of gun attacks in different countries. A motto closes the list and says God bless America. At the bottom of the poster, a gun with the colour, the stars and the stripes of the American flag is represented.
Explanation:
The organization that sets up this poster definitely wanted to make American's citizens feel more concerned about the burning issue of gun violence in America. It aims to criticize the violence by comparing America to other countries. Indeed, the figures increase as we read the list. America is the last one with a higher figure.
The slogan seems to be ironical. "God bless America" is a famous phrase being overused, and pronounced in every circumtance. (For instance, US presidents say it to conclude their speeches.) According to the Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings, God Bless America is "Used as an expression of appreciation and gratitude to America and its people for the opportunity to live and work there."
It's a bit paradoxical to compliment America just after showing that it has the higher figure of gun violence's death.
Besides, the fact that the gun is painted with the American flag stresses the idea that guns are representatives of America. The gun is the symbol of the US. Violence embodies the spirit of this country.
All things considered, this poster is a denunciation of the gun violence in America and a message of peace. It main purpose is to make American's citizens fully aware of this tragical fact which strikes the lack of security.
In my opinion, it's obvious that one of the biggest downsides of America is the high rate of gun attacks provoking death. I reckon that this poster is a clear message spreading a tragical reality that people have to face. The poster is efficient and carefully thought-out, we can easily understand the message that the organization wants to share.
Second document: Gun murder compared by country
Description:
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic (composite index) of life expectancy, education, and per capita incomeindicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development. A country scores higher HDI when the lifespan is higher, the education level is higher, and the GDP per capita is higher. The HDI was developed by Pakistani economist, Mahbub ul Haq, for the UNDP. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Development_Index)
These graphs are both the latest data showing gun murder for each country. They are from the UNODC and were published in 2010. The first one represents the top 10 of the countries with the highest rate of gun violence's death. We can notice that they all are developing countries. It's mentioned that the United States are 26th. The second graph shows the rate for developed countries and we clearly see that the United Sates pre-empt the other.
Explanation:.
The first graph shows an extremely high rate of death in developing countries which are often known for their insecurity and their mafias. These hazardous countries are left apart from globalization and development. The most striking is that the United States, emblematic power in the world, are 26th. The UNODC wanted to focus on the rank of America in order to stress this issue. It means that they are not far from these developing countries in term of gun violence. Brazil is the 10th country and 20 people over 100.000 are murdered by gun.
It leads us to the second graph which shows the rank of the US compared to developed countries.
3,2 people per 100.000 are killed . If we compare this figure to the preceding graph, we see that the US is just 7x fewer than Brazil.
Compared to other developed countries, the US are far away before them. The US figure corresponds to the rate in Switzerland multiplied by 4.
On the whole, we have seen that the United States are behind the developing countries, but not very far from them, and they are the first developed country in the guns attack´s area. This comparison is convincing. It strikes the world rank of the US on this issue, which is worthy of criticism.
Document 3: Gun Lobby and Congress
This cartoon titled Gun Lobby and Congress by Steve Sack was published in 2010. It deals with the gun lobby.
Description:
In the lower left hand corner, two characters are standing face to face. The one on the left is a member of the NRA, which gave an amount of money to the other one, who seems to be a politician from the Congress. Aparently they get a good deal and they are satisfied. The scene takes place in Washington DC, they are on the street, in front of the Capitol.
The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is an American nonprofit organization that advocates for gun rights.( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Rifle_Association)
Explanation:
We guess that they just downed the stairs that leads to the Capitol insofar as there is a a blood trail on the steps. We may think that someone has been murdered thanks to the phrase pronounced by the NRA member. They has been interrupted so they erased the problem by killing the person who was bothering. It also reveals that murdering someone has become something common and easy to do. It emphasizes the guilt of the NRA and the blindness of government.
By drawing this cartoon, the artist wanted to spread awareness and to point put the hidden side of the pact between the NRA and the politicians. The NRA payed the government, in exchange, they benefit from advantages and they can keep their organization.
Document 4:Second Amendmend and NRA
This cartoon titled Second Amendmend and NRA, was published in 2013 by Dave Granlund. It's a critic of the NRA.
The Second Amendment (Amendment II) to the United States Constitution protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms and was adopted on December 15, 1791, as part of the first ten amendments contained in the Bill of Rights. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution)
Description:
2 men are represented in this cartoon. The one at left embody the traditional soldier of the 18 century, though by the founding fathers. The Founding Fathers of the United States were those of the Thirteen Colonies in North America who led the American Revolution against the Kingdom of Great Britain and contributed to the establishment of the United States of America. (https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8res_fondateurs_des_%C3%89tats-Unis)
He is simple and humble, he only has a weapon and if he needs to use it, it would be for his own security.
Whereas the one at right is the incarnation of a man according to the NRA. It's a sophisticated man with a lot of guns, RPG and grenades. He is standing on ammo and seems ready to shoot whoever is walking around.
Explanation:
The author wanted to compare and contrast booth vision of the Second Amendment. He caricatured the character embodying the NRA in order to show that they don't interpret the use of guns in the best way. They justify the use of guns for security and self-defense, but they forget that the massive use of guns is likely to provoke death.
To conclude, I reckon that these 2 cartoons are pretty striking. I think that both authors are committed, and against the overuse of guns in the US insofar as both are American and they promote peace and safety for their country.
First document: The brady campaign to prevent gun violence.
Description:
This document is a poster published in 2010 by the Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun violence. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is affiliated American nonprofit organization that advocates for gun control and against gun violence.
The mission of the Brady organization is to create a safer America for all of us that will lead to a dramatic reduction in gun deaths and injuries. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brady_Campaign)The poster deals with a much-debated topic which is death related to gun violence in the United States, as far as the title is in one year, guns murdered. Below the title, it includes a list of figures representing murdered people because of gun attacks in different countries. A motto closes the list and says God bless America. At the bottom of the poster, a gun with the colour, the stars and the stripes of the American flag is represented.
Explanation:
The organization that sets up this poster definitely wanted to make American's citizens feel more concerned about the burning issue of gun violence in America. It aims to criticize the violence by comparing America to other countries. Indeed, the figures increase as we read the list. America is the last one with a higher figure.
The slogan seems to be ironical. "God bless America" is a famous phrase being overused, and pronounced in every circumtance. (For instance, US presidents say it to conclude their speeches.) According to the Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings, God Bless America is "Used as an expression of appreciation and gratitude to America and its people for the opportunity to live and work there."
It's a bit paradoxical to compliment America just after showing that it has the higher figure of gun violence's death.
Besides, the fact that the gun is painted with the American flag stresses the idea that guns are representatives of America. The gun is the symbol of the US. Violence embodies the spirit of this country.
All things considered, this poster is a denunciation of the gun violence in America and a message of peace. It main purpose is to make American's citizens fully aware of this tragical fact which strikes the lack of security.
In my opinion, it's obvious that one of the biggest downsides of America is the high rate of gun attacks provoking death. I reckon that this poster is a clear message spreading a tragical reality that people have to face. The poster is efficient and carefully thought-out, we can easily understand the message that the organization wants to share.
Second document: Gun murder compared by country
Description:
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic (composite index) of life expectancy, education, and per capita incomeindicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development. A country scores higher HDI when the lifespan is higher, the education level is higher, and the GDP per capita is higher. The HDI was developed by Pakistani economist, Mahbub ul Haq, for the UNDP. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Development_Index)
These graphs are both the latest data showing gun murder for each country. They are from the UNODC and were published in 2010. The first one represents the top 10 of the countries with the highest rate of gun violence's death. We can notice that they all are developing countries. It's mentioned that the United States are 26th. The second graph shows the rate for developed countries and we clearly see that the United Sates pre-empt the other.
Explanation:.
The first graph shows an extremely high rate of death in developing countries which are often known for their insecurity and their mafias. These hazardous countries are left apart from globalization and development. The most striking is that the United States, emblematic power in the world, are 26th. The UNODC wanted to focus on the rank of America in order to stress this issue. It means that they are not far from these developing countries in term of gun violence. Brazil is the 10th country and 20 people over 100.000 are murdered by gun.
It leads us to the second graph which shows the rank of the US compared to developed countries.
3,2 people per 100.000 are killed . If we compare this figure to the preceding graph, we see that the US is just 7x fewer than Brazil.
Compared to other developed countries, the US are far away before them. The US figure corresponds to the rate in Switzerland multiplied by 4.
On the whole, we have seen that the United States are behind the developing countries, but not very far from them, and they are the first developed country in the guns attack´s area. This comparison is convincing. It strikes the world rank of the US on this issue, which is worthy of criticism.
Document 3: Gun Lobby and Congress
This cartoon titled Gun Lobby and Congress by Steve Sack was published in 2010. It deals with the gun lobby.
Description:
In the lower left hand corner, two characters are standing face to face. The one on the left is a member of the NRA, which gave an amount of money to the other one, who seems to be a politician from the Congress. Aparently they get a good deal and they are satisfied. The scene takes place in Washington DC, they are on the street, in front of the Capitol.
The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is an American nonprofit organization that advocates for gun rights.( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Rifle_Association)
Explanation:
We guess that they just downed the stairs that leads to the Capitol insofar as there is a a blood trail on the steps. We may think that someone has been murdered thanks to the phrase pronounced by the NRA member. They has been interrupted so they erased the problem by killing the person who was bothering. It also reveals that murdering someone has become something common and easy to do. It emphasizes the guilt of the NRA and the blindness of government.
By drawing this cartoon, the artist wanted to spread awareness and to point put the hidden side of the pact between the NRA and the politicians. The NRA payed the government, in exchange, they benefit from advantages and they can keep their organization.
Document 4:Second Amendmend and NRA
This cartoon titled Second Amendmend and NRA, was published in 2013 by Dave Granlund. It's a critic of the NRA.
The Second Amendment (Amendment II) to the United States Constitution protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms and was adopted on December 15, 1791, as part of the first ten amendments contained in the Bill of Rights. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution)
Description:
2 men are represented in this cartoon. The one at left embody the traditional soldier of the 18 century, though by the founding fathers. The Founding Fathers of the United States were those of the Thirteen Colonies in North America who led the American Revolution against the Kingdom of Great Britain and contributed to the establishment of the United States of America. (https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8res_fondateurs_des_%C3%89tats-Unis)
He is simple and humble, he only has a weapon and if he needs to use it, it would be for his own security.
Whereas the one at right is the incarnation of a man according to the NRA. It's a sophisticated man with a lot of guns, RPG and grenades. He is standing on ammo and seems ready to shoot whoever is walking around.
Explanation:
The author wanted to compare and contrast booth vision of the Second Amendment. He caricatured the character embodying the NRA in order to show that they don't interpret the use of guns in the best way. They justify the use of guns for security and self-defense, but they forget that the massive use of guns is likely to provoke death.
To conclude, I reckon that these 2 cartoons are pretty striking. I think that both authors are committed, and against the overuse of guns in the US insofar as both are American and they promote peace and safety for their country.
OK Emma!
ReplyDeleteA remarkable piece of personal work. Congratulations, Emma!
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