As we’ve mentioned before here at VL, art is often a very effective way of mobilizing the people, making effective statements that help populations that may not all speak English or may not read, etc, learn what the issues are.

New poster by Ester Hernandez against SB 1070 in Arizona.

The particular work of art reminded me of the Garcia Marquez story, The Very Old Man With Enormous Wings. The very old man was a miracle not only not recognized, but actively mocked. This poster seems to argue that should a miracle present itself in the US, not only would it be not recognized and mocked–but it would be criminalized too.

Because nobody understands a miracle when they see it.