Chapter 7: The Political Cartoon

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The political cartoon relates back to the chapter 7 because its broadcast media. I feel that the illustrator is trying to say that the technology that was invented, is not providing the same purpose today. The radio and television were created to inform the society by useful information and news. The man with the headphones states “another copter down in Iraq…” and the other one responds “sorry, no time. Britney shaved her head..” shows that the celebrity story is more important than what’s happening in the world. I feel that the television programs chose the topic to talk about that will increase their ratings. They corrupt that standard that was created between the people and their elected leaders. The media try’s to connect with younger

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