Cartoon #1:
Published by: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The main purpose of this cartoon was to build individuals opposition to the continuance of the Endangered Species Act, and try to get it repealed or reduced in their favor. It uses personification to express the way the animals would feel if the Endangered Species Act were to be modified to fit the standards of Americans. This cartoon shows that obviously only people agree with this proposal, and continue to over power the majority of the animals whom disagree with the statement. This cartoon can also be inspiring to conservationists because it displays an image that shows animals not having the ability to speak their mind and stand up for what they truly deserve.
Cartoon #2:
Published by: Bilicki
In the cartoon to the left, it shows that animals are main contributors of resources that our necessary to our life. The greed of American citizens is overpowering the life expectancy of many animals, and it is becoming a problem. From deforestation, it has left many species of animals with no place left to call home, making an impact on their future. It is crucial that things be modified in favor of the species because without them human life would be nothing.
Cartoon #3:
Published by: Steve Greenberg
In 2008 the Ventura County Star published a cartoon that expressed a serious matter regarding endangered species. It involved George Bush stating, “Sure there were howls of protest when we decided to let Federal agencies overrule the Endangered Species Act at will…but the howls have pretty much quieted down.” (Greenberg) The picture corresponding to his quote was a graveyard filled with deceased animals with extinct signs representing their tombstones. This amendment continues to change in order to become more effective to help protect a large variety of species and many people are more aware on what steps they can take to enforce this reform.