msnbc.com October 9, 2010
Cartoonist: Daryl Cagle U.S. Cartoon
On one side of the fence, there is a humble stand offering maps to the United States. An opportunity, but not nearly as much compared to the opportunities at the the booths on the other side of the fence.
negative framing of undocumented immgrants
negative framing of immigration policies
What "reality" is constructed/framed about immigration/immigrants?
This cartoon states how the United States offers all of these free programs for free that act as an enticement for people just over the border to come to the U.S. Additionally, besides the enticements, the cartoon perhaps portrays how easy it is to slip into the U.S. side by showing people just praying the fence and digging underneath. It's critical of loose security.
There is a bit of negative portrayal of the undocumented by commenting that they are leeches, free-loaders, and will take the easy path rather than become a citizen the hard way- by navigating the map, charting a course, and working towards it.
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