Choice of Weapons

Instead of a gun or knife, the photographer simply used a camera to make an effort to change the view. It was common to notice racism and violence but instead of adding to the ugly, he chose to add beauty and inspiration with his weapon of choice. In many ways he used his camera to defy the negativity that circled at the time. His pictures captured the beauty and told the stories of the struggling people, which overpowered the hatred and ignorance. Some might even consider his camera to be more of a shield instead of a weapon, it blocked the negativity and replaced it with a better view of the world. Today's art and media still sends messages. Almost anything can be used as a weapon, depending on how it's used. A web page can be used as a weapon against injustice by raising awareness about a cause. Ads and billboards can direct attention to important situations as well.