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Tom the Dancing Bug - Friday May 1, 2015 Comic Strip Licensing and Permissions

Tom the Dancing Bug - Friday May 1, 2015 Comic Strip
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TOM THE DANCING BUG © Ruben Bolling. Reprinted with permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.

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Garry Trudeau, the creator of Doonebury,critized the murdered charlie head cartoonist for punching downward, irresponsibly crossing a "red line" of appropriate satire. but how can you see that red line? Hi. Im here for a satirical take on anti - abortion laws. Sounds controversial. please take a seat by th red line. Shooter: Aieee! Blasphemers!! BLAM woman: Im shot! well, I think this is a good time to reflect on the nature of this satire. is it punching up or punching downward? Urk....punching up! well, many may not see it that way, those opposed to abortion are in the minority, the supreme court has ruled against them, and they believe they're protecting human lives. your shooting provides and excellent opportunity to contemplate the appropriate use of ....URK AIEEEE! In the name of free expression absolutism!! My god your shot! Its okay! I just realized my satire was punching downward onto murdered satirists! I should've been more responsible!