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In this graphic “Red Cross” by Banksy there is many messages he is sending to us. His artwork is so powerful, and really makes the viewer think. By viewing his artwork it has opened my eyes immensely. Banksy truly captures the current events in this world. Banksy might be trying to show us what the society is doing to the poor who need medical assistance. He shows us that instead of actually helping the less fortunate we are putting it on media. Society cares more about making money off the ill then actually assisting them. I completely agree with Banksy, all we witness on television is commercials for the less fortunate. Rather than spending thousands of dollars on commercials why don’t they donate it to charities that will help people in need. Some deeper issues Banksy is pointing out is we as a society are paying too much attention to media and money.

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