Political cartoon offensive

I am appalled that the Wildcat staff chose to print the political cartoon in the Oct. 4 issue (Page 4, Perspectives). This comic showed a group of ragged and pierced protesters with peace signs in the sight of a rifle, apparently about to be shot. The caption included an invitation to Osama bin Laden for a group hug. The printing of this comic was a very obvious attempt to belittle those who are taking a stand against the recent violent actions and words of the United States. First of all, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 were not intended to strike those who work for peace. They were strikes on a foreign policy that has, since its establishment, sponsored violence.