Imagery

Sometimes a picture is the only way to capture a nuanced social situation. By way of example, consider this photo from The Portland Tribune, and the accompanying caption:

An unidentified supporter of President Bush tries to silence protester Kendra Lloyd-Knox (right) outside Southridge High School in Beaverton. Elsewhere in Portland, supporters of Democratic candidate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., rallied on the waterfront.

Pretty indicative, no?