The graphic novel (adult comic) series,
'PALESTINE', which is published in paperback, represents a series of diatribes
by Joe Sacco, a Queens, NY resident, who uses the medium of cartoons in the same
way that the classic Nazi propaganda cartoonists of the 1930s did. His work is
as dangerous and insidious as the Nazi cartoons, Der Sturmer. If this man and
his writings can't be stopped, they must be fought against.
Ironically, his comics are getting critical acclaim in mainstream publications
such as "Entertainment Weekly", and he publishes his material on a
Guggenheim Grant. Yet his work is practically unknown to most people, Jews as
well as non-Jews. Even watchdog organizations such as CAMERA (The Committee for
Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America) haven't yet taken any notice of it
in their newsletter. Meanwhile, he is misusing the media to further the
Palestinian-Arab terrorists' movements.
Sacco is a person who refuses to acknowledge that he is supporting terrorists by stubbornly refusing to look at reality. Whether or not you have a high tolerance for filth and a strong stomach (a fair warning: Sacco's comics are literally nauseating), you must take this farther. You can learn more about this potent threat to both Israel and to journalism by browsing the website of his publisher, Fantagraphic Books:
http://www.fantagraphics.com/artist/sacco/sacco.html
Although his drawings have little artistic merit, they nevertheless represent a potent force. Sacco draws stereotypical "Jews", usually in Israeli uniform, performing all manners of barbarous acts against the "poor innocent Arab Palestinians." Indeed, most of his Jews have identical features, while his Arab characters are all individualized.
He relates supposedly true stories of decades-long misery that he claims have been told to him by Arab witnesses. All concern mythical acts of Israeli aggression and subjugation. Remarkably, he has managed to gather his story material without any knowledge of Arabic and without the services of a translator. Then he embellishes his drawings with highlights from his imagination.
Sacco's 'PALESTINE' claims to be reporting hard journalism in comic book form. It is reprehensible that this is allowed. Don't let your actions stop at reading this. Please grit your teeth, and actually tackle Sacco's works so that you'll be informed of the danger that he represents. He claims to have acquired a journalism degree although he doesn't follow fundamental rules of journalism that concern the need to verify facts and details before they appear in print.
After seeing for yourself what is happening right now, take action. At the very least let other people know about this current threat to truth. Media propaganda means lives are saved or lost. Don't be silent and wait for this to go away. The British statesman Edmund Burke once said, "All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Don't be one of those good yet passive people.
DON'T
LET THE TERRORISTS WIN!