Ethics, Morals, Etc..: IS this wrong?

you know, that's a question that comics creators have been trying to answer for some time. i guess it really depends on what kind of "making fun" you're planning to do. if it is a mean form, then i would have to say no, because nobody ever wants to say anything about another human being that could also be said about them (turnabout is fair play, you know).

 on the other hand, there is a parodic manner, in which a statement is made about the group of people that is done quite tongue-in-cheek. usually, this involves the use of stereotypes (black people saying "dawg", airheads using the words "as if" every other word, etc.). while not being as wrong, they can still be viewed as offensive.

 so, in summary, i think that it's okay to make fun of people, as long as you're doing it in a nice way. and never use names of real people ... they tend to get offended and, often, find you in a courtroom for defamation of character.

as i have often found in questions like these, i ask myself my own set of questions:

1. will someone be offended by this?

2. will this hurt my repuation by making this cartoon?

3. would i want someone to make fun of me and my friends like this?

just ask yourself those three questions, and, usually, you will find the answer to your dilemma. hope that helps!