Controversial Trayvon Martin Cartoons

Did the artists go too far?

Staying Warm - Editorial cartoonists have taken up the case of Trayvon Martin,  tapping into the sensitive themes surrounding his death, including racism, gun laws and vigilantism. They have also taken aim at the motivation behind supporters and detractors of Trayvon. Do you think the artists went too far? Tell us in the comments section below. —Britt Middleton  By C. Beyl, Lancaster Sunday News.  (Photo: Lancaster Sunday News)

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Staying Warm - Editorial cartoonists have taken up the case of Trayvon Martin,  tapping into the sensitive themes surrounding his death, including racism, gun laws and vigilantism. They have also taken aim at the motivation behind supporters and detractors of Trayvon. Do you think the artists went too far? Tell us in the comments section below. —Britt Middleton By C. Beyl, Lancaster Sunday News. (Photo: Lancaster Sunday News)

What's the Real Threat? - By Rob Rogers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.  (Photo: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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What's the Real Threat? - By Rob Rogers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Photo: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

State of the Union? - By Tom Stiglich, Journal Register Newspapers.  (Photo: Journal Register Newspapers)

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State of the Union? - By Tom Stiglich, Journal Register Newspapers. (Photo: Journal Register Newspapers)

Apparel of Peril - By Jen Sorensen, The Daily Kos.  (Photo: The Daily Kos)

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Apparel of Peril - By Jen Sorensen, The Daily Kos. (Photo: The Daily Kos)

Seeking Justice - By Rob Rogers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.  (Photo: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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Seeking Justice - By Rob Rogers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Photo: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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Politics as Usual? - By Bob Englehart,The Hartford Courant.  (Photo: The Californian)

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Politics as Usual? - By Bob Englehart,The Hartford Courant. (Photo: The Californian)

Neighborhood Watch - By  David G. Brown, Los Angeles Sentinel.  (Photo: Los Angeles Sentinel)

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Neighborhood Watch - By  David G. Brown, Los Angeles Sentinel. (Photo: Los Angeles Sentinel)

Dangerous Hoodie - By J.D. Crowe, Mobile Register.  (Photo: The Mobile Register)

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Dangerous Hoodie - By J.D. Crowe, Mobile Register. (Photo: The Mobile Register)

Controversial Law - Drew Sheneman, Tribune Media Services.  (Photo: Tribune Media Services)

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Controversial Law - Drew Sheneman, Tribune Media Services. (Photo: Tribune Media Services)

Watch Out - By Charlie Daniel, Knoxville News-Sentinel. (Photo: Knoxville News-Sentinel)

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Watch Out - By Charlie Daniel, Knoxville News-Sentinel. (Photo: Knoxville News-Sentinel)

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Stand Your Ground - By Walt Handelsman, Newsday.  (Photo: Newsday)

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Stand Your Ground - By Walt Handelsman, Newsday. (Photo: Newsday)

Run for Your Life - By Chan Lowe, South Florida Sun-Sentinel.  (Photo: Tribune Media)

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Run for Your Life - By Chan Lowe, South Florida Sun-Sentinel. (Photo: Tribune Media)

Provocation - By Jack Ohman, The Oregonian.(Photo: The Oregonian)

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Provocation - By Jack Ohman, The Oregonian.(Photo: The Oregonian)

The Smoking Gun - By Jeff Parker, Florida Today and the Fort Myers News-Press.  (Photo: Fort Meyers News Press)

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The Smoking Gun - By Jeff Parker, Florida Today and the Fort Myers News-Press. (Photo: Fort Meyers News Press)

Too Controversial? - By Gary McCoy, CagleCartoons.com  (Photo: Gary McCoy/CagleCartoons.com)

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Too Controversial? - By Gary McCoy, CagleCartoons.com (Photo: Gary McCoy/CagleCartoons.com)

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Be Careful - By Sage Stossel, The Atlantic Monthly Online.  (Photo: The Atlantic) 

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Be Careful - By Sage Stossel, The Atlantic Monthly Online. (Photo: The Atlantic) 

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Crossing the Line - The University of Texas at Austin's student newspaper, The Daily Texan, has apologized for this controversial cartoon and cartoonist Stephanie Eisner no longer works for the paper.(Photo: The Daily Texan)

Photo By The Daily Texan