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Political cartoons allow us to receive information yet enjoyment at the same time. When we see a political cartoon, it generally allows us to have a nice laugh but learn something at the same time. If you see a political cartoon that you thoroughly enjoy, you'll remember it longer. The information in the cartoon will stay in your head instead of just losing it. Artists of the cartoons are able to express their opinions through their work. In addition, it allows them to speak freely about an issue. Since these cartoons are so popular, their opinions can be shared with others. However, sometimes these cartoons can undermine how serious something really is, such as the war in Iraq. Everyone sees political cartoons based on this issue. But sometimes these cartoons take away from our concern in a topic like this. It becomes no more than a laughing matter to some. Cartoonists need to maintain a boundry of sensitivity. Some topics should not be touched by cartoons. They can offend and thoroughly upset people. For example, 9/11 should never be allowed to be portrayed in a political cartoon. This event was a terrible loss for everyone in the United States, and drawing an editorial cartoon based on it could seem like the artist is mocking the issue. Matters such as these are too serious to be turned "into a good laugh".