Image represents an angry mother with the text "Don't mask my kids!" on her shirt, with her two children next to her sniffling and coughing.

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Background Information
This editorial cartoon comes from NC Policy Watch, created by John Cole. The message is intended for "anti-maskers", trying to reveal to them that they might be ones causing health problems for their children and not the masks themselves.
Technique Used
Attack Opponents
This is propaganda because
This editorial cartoon is propaganda because it aims to influence attitudes, opinions, and behaviors. Pathos is largely depicted within this image, as it tries to influence an audience using emotion by showing sick children with their mother who is against wearing masks. This specific piece can be harmful or beneficial depending on the person viewing the cartoon. On one side this cartoon attacks those who are against mask mandates, creating a less inclusive space for them. Then on the other side the cartoonist is attempting to influence the opposers so that they may change their opinion creating an all inclusive space. This cartoon represents a form of digital rhetoric.
Source
NC Policy Watch

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