La Cucaracha by Lalo Alcaraz for November 16, 2014
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Transcript:
Eddie: Cuco, I'm not sure what you're trying to do here... This look doesn't say "thanks" or "giving." But it does remind me of Halloween. Cuco: If it makes you feel better, they're not really dusted with smallpox, it's pixie stick dust! Sign: Free smallpox infested blankets
You don’t actually know that he doesn’t. Do you spend much time with folks dealing with diseases yourself? If so, what have your experiences been like?
In any case, this strip is making a historical point. One that resonates pretty strongly with Native Americans. Some of whom, no doubt, regret that whole helping-the-early-European-immigrants thing.