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The July 21st illustrated cover of The New Yorker magazine depicts Barack Obama in a turban fist-bumping Michelle Obama, who sports an afro and a machine gun, while an American flag burns in the fireplace. The New Yorker editorial staff defends the cover as satire, while both the Obama and McCain campaigns have condemned the cover as "tasteless and offensive."Send Your Letter:
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# 4,073:
5:43 pm PST, Feb 18,
Leah Colburn, Arizona
I am appalled at the cover, and there is no question to how it is offensive. A similar comparison would be to put any white politician in a Nazi uniform, shaking hands with a Stepford Wife. Also, harassment is legally considered anything that the party it is directed at finds offensive. This in itself REQUIRES your sincere and public apology. I await it, rather impatiently.
I am appalled at the cover, and there is no question to how it is offensive. A similar comparison would be to put any white politician in a Nazi uniform, shaking hands with a Stepford Wife. Also, harassment is legally considered anything that the party it is directed at finds offensive. This in itself REQUIRES your sincere and public apology. I await it, rather impatiently.
# 4,072:
3:17 pm PST, Feb 17,
Audri Good, Texas
Satirical... people need to get a life and an open mind about art.
Satirical... people need to get a life and an open mind about art.
# 4,071:
10:32 am PST, Feb 15,
Lynda Harding, United Kingdom
# 4,070:
4:46 pm PST, Feb 14,
Amanda Ruoff, Michigan
# 4,069:
3:31 pm PST, Feb 13,
Melodie Hefley, Texas
think that free speech is important, but tis is most definantly poor tatseliness and offensive.
think that free speech is important, but tis is most definantly poor tatseliness and offensive.
# 4,068:
12:13 pm PST, Feb 11,
Sarah Spaulding, California
# 4,067:
7:13 pm PST, Feb 6,
Payje McGonigle, Pennsylvania
My dear.... EVERYTHING in this universe is merely a perceptive state of the mind. No matter where it currently resides. At age 19 or 49 or 99. sane or insane. witch or jew. poor or rich. what is truth, what is beauty, and what the hell is our real intended meaning if we only know 1/2 truths.
My dear.... EVERYTHING in this universe is merely a perceptive state of the mind. No matter where it currently resides. At age 19 or 49 or 99. sane or insane. witch or jew. poor or rich. what is truth, what is beauty, and what the hell is our real intended meaning if we only know 1/2 truths.
# 4,066:
11:13 am PST, Feb 6,
Deborah Schneider, Florida
# 4,065:
10:16 am PST, Jan 31,
Michael Buroker, Washington
I am opposed to censorship. That said, this cover seen by Most people who look at this cover will not see satire - they will see their visions of what a True and strong independ free nation could become in the wrong hands. Remember, for every person who gets it, there are 1000 Limbaugh thinking people who will wave it as justification that there is information, records of past Oboma and the Lyberals of the direction they want to move America toward.
I am opposed to censorship. That said, this cover seen by Most people who look at this cover will not see satire - they will see their visions of what a True and strong independ free nation could become in the wrong hands. Remember, for every person who gets it, there are 1000 Limbaugh thinking people who will wave it as justification that there is information, records of past Oboma and the Lyberals of the direction they want to move America toward.
# 4,064:
10:03 am PST, Jan 29,
Jeanne Macdonald, Canada
I am opposed to censorship. That said, this cover strays a good deal beyond the boundaries of good taste. Most people who look at this cover will not see satire - they will see their fondest hopes personified. Remember, for every person who gets it, there are 10 Limbaugh types who will wave it as justification for their half-baked rhetoric.
I am opposed to censorship. That said, this cover strays a good deal beyond the boundaries of good taste. Most people who look at this cover will not see satire - they will see their fondest hopes personified. Remember, for every person who gets it, there are 10 Limbaugh types who will wave it as justification for their half-baked rhetoric.
# 4,063:
2:28 am PST, Jan 15,
Eva Eberhardt, California
I believe this is way over the top and very offensive. I can't believe it was on the cover! Definitely very bad taste on the part of right-wingers, REPUKES!
I believe this is way over the top and very offensive. I can't believe it was on the cover! Definitely very bad taste on the part of right-wingers, REPUKES!
# 4,062:
5:27 pm PST, Jan 13,
Brian Driscoll, Illinois
This is offensive, distasteful, and slanderous. It is also Freedom of Speech. As Americans we must listen to what we feel is offensive so that we are able to be heard.
This is offensive, distasteful, and slanderous. It is also Freedom of Speech. As Americans we must listen to what we feel is offensive so that we are able to be heard.
# 4,061:
11:05 pm PST, Jan 12,
Bethany Phegley, Florida
I'm all for political satire - it's a great tool and it's fun. This just took it too far.
I'm all for political satire - it's a great tool and it's fun. This just took it too far.
# 4,060:
10:55 am PST, Jan 9,
Stephanie Malin, United Kingdom
What were you trying to get at when you made this cover artwork? Attention? You do realise that you've got unwanted attention don't you?
What were you trying to get at when you made this cover artwork? Attention? You do realise that you've got unwanted attention don't you?
# 4,059:
5:33 am PST, Jan 1,
Jennifer Sexton, Virginia
Even if his name wasn't obama you freaks would just come up with something else to grasp at....the real reason people are making up this your not from our country bullcrap is because they won't say out loud that they just don't like that he is black stop using 9/11 to intimidate this great man....you just can't get over the fact that a half black man is a better person than most of us and finally we have someone SPEAKING for us and not for themselves and the big wigs in congress.....This man is great and in 4 years remember that you read this.....
Even if his name wasn't obama you freaks would just come up with something else to grasp at....the real reason people are making up this your not from our country bullcrap is because they won't say out loud that they just don't like that he is black stop using 9/11 to intimidate this great man....you just can't get over the fact that a half black man is a better person than most of us and finally we have someone SPEAKING for us and not for themselves and the big wigs in congress.....This man is great and in 4 years remember that you read this.....
# 4,058:
1:07 pm PST, Dec 30,
Joan Fleming, Tennessee
# 4,057:
10:12 am PST, Dec 29,
Jennifer Gardner, Florida
This is completely offensive.
This is completely offensive.
# 4,056:
3:17 pm PST, Dec 26,
Name not displayed, New York
IDENTIFY FALLACIES!
IDENTIFY FALLACIES!
# 4,055:
7:42 pm PST, Dec 25,
DIANA JACKSON SEXTON, Florida
Seems to me the constitution is being ignored again... over and over!!! Freedom of speech & the constitution COME FIRST!!! I'd personally like to see a few corrupt politicians spend 10-20 years in prison. So where's that birth certificate anyway?????
Seems to me the constitution is being ignored again... over and over!!! Freedom of speech & the constitution COME FIRST!!! I'd personally like to see a few corrupt politicians spend 10-20 years in prison. So where's that birth certificate anyway?????
# 4,054:
9:09 am PST, Dec 25,
Ema Carvalho, Portugal
Oh, Offense, where are you, offense ?It´s just funny, not offensive
Oh, Offense, where are you, offense ?It´s just funny, not offensive
# 4,053:
12:35 am PST, Dec 23,
Kristina Smith, South Carolina
This is obviously not satire in any way, shape, or form. It is an attack, and extremely offensive. I think an apology is absolutely necessary.
This is obviously not satire in any way, shape, or form. It is an attack, and extremely offensive. I think an apology is absolutely necessary.
# 4,052:
2:23 am PST, Dec 19,
Silky Wylder, Wisconsin
# 4,051:
4:01 pm PST, Dec 16,
Misti Manns, Illinois
This was the most tasteless and offensive thing I've ever seen on a magazine!!
This was the most tasteless and offensive thing I've ever seen on a magazine!!
# 4,050:
7:22 pm PST, Dec 13,
Mike Downs, Missouri
# 4,049:
10:55 am PST, Dec 6,
Rebecca Holtorf, Mississippi
I like it, it's funny. It was out of Michelle mouth that the words were "I had never been proud of this country before" that comment seemed pretty darn anti American to me. But don't shout free speech as long as it applies to you then scream no way when something offends you. I'm offended every day by the non christian, live anyway you want people.. but that is this country... oh well.
I like it, it's funny. It was out of Michelle mouth that the words were "I had never been proud of this country before" that comment seemed pretty darn anti American to me. But don't shout free speech as long as it applies to you then scream no way when something offends you. I'm offended every day by the non christian, live anyway you want people.. but that is this country... oh well.
# 4,048:
3:33 pm PST, Nov 26,
Matthew Tripp, South Carolina
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# 4,047:
10:09 am PST, Nov 25,
William Harper, Georgia
# 4,046:
7:59 pm PST, Nov 24,
Matthew Tripp, South Carolina
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# 4,045:
10:32 pm PST, Nov 21,
Name not displayed, Singapore
# 4,044:
5:21 pm PST, Nov 19,
David Myers, Pennsylvania
very offensive
very offensive
# 4,043:
12:12 pm PST, Nov 18,
Barbara Gotti, New Jersey
I find this very sophmoric and offensive and should not have been published by the New Yorker.
I find this very sophmoric and offensive and should not have been published by the New Yorker.
# 4,042:
11:03 am PST, Nov 17,
Julia Heinke, Florida
I am surprised that a reputable magazine like the New Yorker would stoop to this level. Even if it is, as you claim, satirical, it's obviously went over many people's heads. To me, though, this does not look like satire. It looks like not so subtle anti-Obama propaganda. The work's title speaks for itself. I wish I could say that you shouldn't be allowed to publish this, but as someone who also exercises the right to freedom of speech, I can't condemn you for it. However, I do think that it is pretty pathetic that you now try to up sales and gain attention through shock value rather than actual content.
I am surprised that a reputable magazine like the New Yorker would stoop to this level. Even if it is, as you claim, satirical, it's obviously went over many people's heads. To me, though, this does not look like satire. It looks like not so subtle anti-Obama propaganda. The work's title speaks for itself. I wish I could say that you shouldn't be allowed to publish this, but as someone who also exercises the right to freedom of speech, I can't condemn you for it. However, I do think that it is pretty pathetic that you now try to up sales and gain attention through shock value rather than actual content.
# 4,041:
11:02 am PST, Nov 16,
Esta Weiss, Texas
its an outrage !
its an outrage !
# 4,040:
2:42 pm PST, Nov 14,
Savannah Pollock, Georgia
I find it disgusting. This type of humor reminds me of the kid down the street who laughed while setting a dog on fire in the middle of his lawn. Though, July 21st.... wee bit late to do anything about it now, besides growl and glare.
I find it disgusting. This type of humor reminds me of the kid down the street who laughed while setting a dog on fire in the middle of his lawn. Though, July 21st.... wee bit late to do anything about it now, besides growl and glare.
# 4,039:
9:49 am PST, Nov 14,
Amanda Hammond, United Kingdom
Satire is - putting a twist on something that is true. This cover is insites hate and fear. If this is your so called sense of humour why not depict McCain as something equally offensive... no? Why not? The media is supposed to be impartial...mmmmm.
Satire is - putting a twist on something that is true. This cover is insites hate and fear. If this is your so called sense of humour why not depict McCain as something equally offensive... no? Why not? The media is supposed to be impartial...mmmmm.
# 4,038:
8:20 pm PST, Nov 12,
Robin Green, Florida
I find the cover to be offensive. If it was meant to be humorous, you missed your target completely. I do believe an apology is in order to the newly elected First family.
I find the cover to be offensive. If it was meant to be humorous, you missed your target completely. I do believe an apology is in order to the newly elected First family.
# 4,037:
6:26 pm PST, Nov 12,
Kirk Kinder, California
This is nothing more than a political caricature and as such, is protected under our First Amendment. Has BO become so deified that he is above characterization and criticisim? Drawing pictures of Mohammad is a punishable offense in some countries, drawing outrage and protests ... have we also become that retarded?
This is nothing more than a political caricature and as such, is protected under our First Amendment. Has BO become so deified that he is above characterization and criticisim? Drawing pictures of Mohammad is a punishable offense in some countries, drawing outrage and protests ... have we also become that retarded?
# 4,036:
10:45 am PST, Nov 9,
Caroline Hardenbergh-Perry, Florida
Where your insulting cartoon for McCain & Palin; or you not biased?
Where your insulting cartoon for McCain & Palin; or you not biased?
# 4,034:
7:25 am PST, Nov 6,
Peter Bollinger, Michigan
# 4,033:
3:51 pm PST, Nov 2,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
# 4,032:
11:56 am PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Though I'm not a supporter of Obama, I do find this offensive. I think a line was crossed when you put an American flag in the fire and depicted the Obama's like terrorists. Though I am afraid for our country if Sen. Obama wins, I do not think that covers such as yours display tact and respect.
Though I'm not a supporter of Obama, I do find this offensive. I think a line was crossed when you put an American flag in the fire and depicted the Obama's like terrorists. Though I am afraid for our country if Sen. Obama wins, I do not think that covers such as yours display tact and respect.
# 4,031:
6:48 pm PDT, Oct 25,
Ann Sumpter, Tennessee
This is disgusting.
This is disgusting.
# 4,030:
5:56 am PDT, Oct 23,
Amanda Watkins, Colorado
This is disgusting. Why would you, a credible magazine, give into this kind of blatant racism and fear-mongering? I think you not only owe Barack and Michelle Obama an apology, but you owe one to all African Americans and all Muslims. Not to mention all Americans who support them, we are not flag burners and we do not support flag burning.
This is disgusting. Why would you, a credible magazine, give into this kind of blatant racism and fear-mongering? I think you not only owe Barack and Michelle Obama an apology, but you owe one to all African Americans and all Muslims. Not to mention all Americans who support them, we are not flag burners and we do not support flag burning.
# 4,029:
10:25 am PDT, Oct 21,
Danny Warner, California
# 4,028:
7:51 am PDT, Oct 21,
Teresa Wright, United Kingdom
# 4,026:
10:13 am PDT, Oct 18,
Brittany Finch, New York
It has not been proven that he is in cahoots with terrorists. It was a sad strategy of McCain's, and that a Magazine with such standing would buy into it and perpetuate that rumor is disgusting.
It has not been proven that he is in cahoots with terrorists. It was a sad strategy of McCain's, and that a Magazine with such standing would buy into it and perpetuate that rumor is disgusting.
# 4,025:
11:00 am PDT, Oct 14,
Jennifer Bryant, Missouri
I do think the intention for the cover was satirical. I also think however that it could still be in bad taste to have chosen to do that particular image. Essentially, it was a poor choice with the intent to satire and honestly was probably known that it would cause quite a stir (perhaps not as much as it did).
I do think the intention for the cover was satirical. I also think however that it could still be in bad taste to have chosen to do that particular image. Essentially, it was a poor choice with the intent to satire and honestly was probably known that it would cause quite a stir (perhaps not as much as it did).
# 4,024:
1:17 am PDT, Oct 13,
Lilac Riverbrook, Netherlands
# 4,023:
2:36 am PDT, Oct 9,
Laura Roberts, Canada
I kept that article. It was reprinted in the Kitchener Record to show us what the New Yorker's editor allowed. It was extremely tasteless and racist. I thought the this paper was half decent until I saw this. It is a rag in my mind now. Deliberately trying to influence voters that way is a missue of power among many other things.
I kept that article. It was reprinted in the Kitchener Record to show us what the New Yorker's editor allowed. It was extremely tasteless and racist. I thought the this paper was half decent until I saw this. It is a rag in my mind now. Deliberately trying to influence voters that way is a missue of power among many other things.
# 4,022:
5:28 pm PDT, Oct 6,
Joy Rebello, Georgia
I am not so sure this is appropriate. I understand satire and I do believe there is room for satire with the Obamas. There is just so misinformation out there about them that some people who view this cover may believe it to be factual. Many people have seen this cover who do not realize it is satire and have taken it seriously. The American flag in the fireplace tops it off. I wouldn't have any problems with it if it were just inside the magazine.
I am not so sure this is appropriate. I understand satire and I do believe there is room for satire with the Obamas. There is just so misinformation out there about them that some people who view this cover may believe it to be factual. Many people have seen this cover who do not realize it is satire and have taken it seriously. The American flag in the fireplace tops it off. I wouldn't have any problems with it if it were just inside the magazine.
# 4,021:
1:17 pm PDT, Oct 5,
Name not displayed, Florida
I think that the cover is satire and that is one of the things that makes the New Yorker such a wonderful magazine. the first amendment ROCKS! Keep up the good work.
I think that the cover is satire and that is one of the things that makes the New Yorker such a wonderful magazine. the first amendment ROCKS! Keep up the good work.
# 4,020:
1:20 am PDT, Oct 5,
Laird D b, United Kingdom
there was no need for her to holding a gun
there was no need for her to holding a gun
# 4,019:
6:11 pm PDT, Oct 4,
Sarah Bennett, Texas
# 4,018:
7:46 am PDT, Oct 2,
Mary Poll, Wisconsin
Without free speech we might as well let Big Brother dictate us!!!!!
Without free speech we might as well let Big Brother dictate us!!!!!
# 4,017:
12:06 pm PDT, Oct 1,
Stephen Morris, California
Great satire, great taste. Remember what Stephen King says many times for many events in DUMA KEY, "...God punishes us for what we can't imagine." I was born a Democrat, but saw the light. SWM
Great satire, great taste. Remember what Stephen King says many times for many events in DUMA KEY, "...God punishes us for what we can't imagine." I was born a Democrat, but saw the light. SWM
# 4,016:
12:00 pm PDT, Oct 1,
Jessica Miller, Florida
I normally don't think satirically things are inappropriate, but for some reason this seems to be more on the racist and negative side than simply just making a satirical point. That doesn't mean it has to stop, but I felt it was important to at least share my opinion as someone who has enjoyed your magazine for many years.
I normally don't think satirically things are inappropriate, but for some reason this seems to be more on the racist and negative side than simply just making a satirical point. That doesn't mean it has to stop, but I felt it was important to at least share my opinion as someone who has enjoyed your magazine for many years.
# 4,015:
12:52 pm PDT, Sep 30,
Chris Anderson, Colorado
If you had included the picture's title on the cover, you probably would have avoided all of the succeeding controversy. Without providing sufficient context, people are arguably justified in assigning their own.
If you had included the picture's title on the cover, you probably would have avoided all of the succeeding controversy. Without providing sufficient context, people are arguably justified in assigning their own.
# 4,014:
12:13 pm PDT, Sep 30,
Tiffany Lang, Nevada
Since when is "The New Yorker" into shock value? At last, Obama and McCain agree on something: your cover as tasteless and offensive.
Since when is "The New Yorker" into shock value? At last, Obama and McCain agree on something: your cover as tasteless and offensive.
# 4,013:
8:34 am PDT, Sep 30,
Atara Chava, Kentucky
I do think it is offensive and tasteless, but do we not have the freedom of speech, and press in this great country. Is the picture demeaning very much so, but I have seen just as many bad pictures drawn for the other side. Lets be fair about this all. Geez...I am so glad I am independent.
I do think it is offensive and tasteless, but do we not have the freedom of speech, and press in this great country. Is the picture demeaning very much so, but I have seen just as many bad pictures drawn for the other side. Lets be fair about this all. Geez...I am so glad I am independent.
# 4,012:
10:46 pm PDT, Sep 29,
Grace Ch, Texas
Racist.
Racist.
# 4,011:
4:49 am PDT, Sep 29,
Caroline Sandman, Netherlands
# 4,010:
7:39 am PDT, Sep 28,
Ita Sixty-threeseventy, Pennsylvania
Totally offensive.
Totally offensive.
# 4,009:
7:30 am PDT, Sep 28,
Mary Allemond, Louisiana
OMG..PEOPLE R SICK THEESE DAYS..OBAMA..MAY BE OUR ONLY HOPE OF BRINGING OUR CHILDREN,HUSBANDS,LOVED ONES HOME
OMG..PEOPLE R SICK THEESE DAYS..OBAMA..MAY BE OUR ONLY HOPE OF BRINGING OUR CHILDREN,HUSBANDS,LOVED ONES HOME
# 4,008:
10:58 pm PDT, Sep 27,
Mary Garton, California
That cover does nothing but convince small-minded Americans who already cannot think for themselves to associate Obama with terrorists.
That cover does nothing but convince small-minded Americans who already cannot think for themselves to associate Obama with terrorists.
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4:35 am PDT, Sep 26,
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6:58 pm PDT, Sep 25,
Name not displayed, New York
I am personally offended with this terribly racist, prejudiced cover of a magazine whose satirical genius I used to admire. You can say this is satire all you want, but everybody knows that all it does is amplify the irrational fears of many Americans with inappropriate, completely over-the-top satire. In short, this cover is entirely inappropriate and disgraceful in its racial and fear-inspiring implications.
I am personally offended with this terribly racist, prejudiced cover of a magazine whose satirical genius I used to admire. You can say this is satire all you want, but everybody knows that all it does is amplify the irrational fears of many Americans with inappropriate, completely over-the-top satire. In short, this cover is entirely inappropriate and disgraceful in its racial and fear-inspiring implications.
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2:12 pm PDT, Sep 25,
Nancy Petry, Missouri
I found this to be offensive... all of it.
I found this to be offensive... all of it.
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12:42 am PDT, Sep 25,
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12:12 pm PDT, Sep 22,
Name not displayed, Indiana
To the Editor: I am writing in response to your July 21st cover, "The Politics of Fear" by artist Barry Blitt. I am aware that satire is used as a witty and sarcastic depiction of a political position intended to provoke response. The artist did indeed provoke a response with the cover but not the one he may have expected. While I believe it was the intent of the artist to demonstrate how the right-wing media is portraying Senator and Mrs. Obama, he may have stepped over the line. Not that the message is wrong, I do believe that there are many who depict the Obama's in the racist images presented. I would like those who are politically to the "left" to stay above the fray and not add fuel to this ugly racist fire. We have enough hate-mongering out there and do not need additional graphic misrepresentations to be circulated. Racism is a reality we must face in this country. I would encourage Mr. Blitt to use his wit and talent in a more responsible and productive manner. Sincerely, Leah Ward
To the Editor: I am writing in response to your July 21st cover, "The Politics of Fear" by artist Barry Blitt. I am aware that satire is used as a witty and sarcastic depiction of a political position intended to provoke response. The artist did indeed provoke a response with the cover but not the one he may have expected. While I believe it was the intent of the artist to demonstrate how the right-wing media is portraying Senator and Mrs. Obama, he may have stepped over the line. Not that the message is wrong, I do believe that there are many who depict the Obama's in the racist images presented. I would like those who are politically to the "left" to stay above the fray and not add fuel to this ugly racist fire. We have enough hate-mongering out there and do not need additional graphic misrepresentations to be circulated. Racism is a reality we must face in this country. I would encourage Mr. Blitt to use his wit and talent in a more responsible and productive manner. Sincerely, Leah Ward
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12:11 am PDT, Sep 22,
Susan Marden, Maine
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12:36 am PDT, Sep 21,
Wendy Mills, Canada
What an abomination to the American flag, you should be ashamed. To find this in questionable doubt do I find this to be a smart, satirical over the top or do I find this offensive, if I could put a format pic of the middle finger on here, then you have my answer.
What an abomination to the American flag, you should be ashamed. To find this in questionable doubt do I find this to be a smart, satirical over the top or do I find this offensive, if I could put a format pic of the middle finger on here, then you have my answer.