*Editor’s note: While we wanted to be fair and allow the cartoon artist a chance to respond, her views do not reflect the position ofThe State Hornet.

It is highly apparent that my obscure attempt at making fun of baseball, in the form of pure sarcasm, was an epic failure. But that is exactly how it was intended: as sarcasm.

My previous comics have followed a similar format, but so far have not generated any type of public reaction.

Unfortunately, it took a cartoon displaying images of grotesque violence and sexual assault in order for some students to realize that Sacramento State even has a student-run newspaper.

I do not condone rape, handcuffed or un-handcuffed. I support anyone who practices a homosexual lifestyle, closeted or un-closeted. And I do not condone unwarranted murder, attempted or committed.

As an artist, I am not ashamed of anything that I have drawn. Oftentimes, art is provocative and sometimes it is inspired by personal events.

My cartoons, however, are not the result of any “personal demons.” I have never been raped and I have never witnessed homosexual acts being committed on a baseball field.

It is unfortunate that many of the comments about my cartoon attack me personally. These comments do not offend me.

I do find it strange that one of the key points made by critics focused on my gender. I am a woman, but I do not believe this fact should add shock value to my cartoon.

In the future, my cartoons will be drawn in a way to show their intent in a clearer manner.

Marcy Hendricks can be reached at [email protected]