In this week's comment update, we reveal readers' reactions to a series of magazine cover designs focusing on Donald Trump's response to the racist violence in Charlottesville.
Many sides: The New Yorker, Economist and Time ran covers featuring links between Donald Trump, the Nazi Party and the KKK in response to white-nationalist violence in the US, prompting a fiery debate between commenters this week.
"I don't really think there's a rise in race hate in America, it's only expressed more out in the open. It should always be celebrated when people can express their deepest feelings out in the open without fear of persecution by the state. These people didn't suddenly transform into racists just because Trump was elected, they were obviously already racist long before," wrote H-J, who clearly felt the publications had got their angle wrong. "I believe we had that in Germany some years ago. While I agree with your wish to cherish freedom of expression, I believe that it carries great responsibility. As in design, acting out one's freedom may restrict the freedom of others or blind one to other perspectives. That, I feel, must be challenged," replied Unacom.
"Freedom of speech is fine, as long as it does not stir up racial hatred, it is far harder to get rid of hate than it is to stir it up," agreed Mary Ann.
Geofbob praised the thought behind the artwork rather than getting involved in the political fracas: "Great covers; great sentime...