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Friday, August 22, 2014

Cartoons: the police, automation, and golf

The events in Ferguson have released a wave of editorial comments about the current state of policing in the U.S.  Or is it the current police state?  Of the opinions below, take your pick.
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image: cartoon by Mike Keefe
Mike Keefe, The Week
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image: cartoon by Rick McKee
Rick McKee, The Week
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image: cartoon by David Horsey
David Horsey, US News
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On a side note, if automation does take over, this may be the case.
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image: cartoon by Drew Sheneman
Drew Sheneman, US News
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So Obama golfs.  So did 18 other presidents.  Here's a little perspective: Obama's Played 100 Rounds Of Golf; Which Presidents Beat That?.  Note that in the photo he's golfing with former president Clinton; could it be that he's asking a little advice from a veteran?
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image: photo of Obama and Clinton golfing
Obama & Clinton golfing, Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty 
Images, NPR

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Meanwhile, the cartoonists are having a field day with the topic.
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image: cartoon by Nate Beeler
Nate Beeler, US News

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-- Marge



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