Distortions are made for many reasons. Caricatures and cartoons make it easy to recognize famous people, and some are even enjoyed by the person depicted. Other drawings are made to be demeaning and insulting and are only enjoyed by viewers who already dislike the person.
The written word can also be distorted to perpetuate negative thoughts. Rumors, exaggerations, and outright lies may be used to fan the flames of hate.
Perhaps an emotional high is obtained when people see pictures or words attack the "enemy." Perhaps it is easier to think about what you are against than what you are for. Often when people vote for a candidate, they are actually just voting against the opposition.
Distortions are just shortcuts to validate what you already think. Your emotions go into high gear and you actually get a kick out of seeing someone look ridiculous. Especially at this time in history, we need to respect each other and try to understand all aspects of the issues. Distortions make it difficult to see the real picture.
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