World’s cartoonists respond to the attack on ‘Charlie Hebdo’

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World’s cartoonists respond to the attack on ‘Charlie Hebdo’

The outpouring in reaction to the killing of 12 in an attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris — known for its cartoons that took on politicians and religious figures, including the Prophet Mohammad — was spontaneous and pointed. Below is a sampling of some of the cartoons that are being shared on Twitter, most with the hashtag [HASHTAG]#jesuischarlie[/HASHTAG] — I am Charlie.

 

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[mylindaelliott]

I especially like the last set. Thanks for collecting these here. I am Charlie.

 

[fliktor7]

My respect for all those cartoonist and journalist in general who doesn't have fear about showing their freedom of expression. I specially like this picture, showing the respect of one of the most great (maybe the greatest) cartoonist of the world, Uderzo

 

[missbishi]

The cartoon depicting an aeroplane flying into two pencils is particularly sad - like it's happened all over again. Very sad, but brilliant at the same time.

 

[xTinx]

At the end of the day, the pen/pencil is mightier than any weapon around - be it gun or sword. Even if those terrorists killed employees of Charlie Hebdo, their actions speak greatly of themselves: they were the first ones to lose it, therefore they lost big time. That they could let something as simple as a pen get to them only means they're not that smart. Small-minded terrorists sure are scary. On one hand, they'll be the first ones to fall in battle.

 

[tournique]

You might say that the pen/pencil is mightier than any weapon. But sadly, they costed a few lives this year. Words will always get people in trouble and freedom of speech should end where it insults another.