Use the image to answer the question. Study the political cartoon. The word “initiative” means a new public policy by the government. What is the cartoonist suggesting about the views of the man in the cartoon? (1 point) Responses The man is determined to save money by defeating the environmental initiative. The man is determined to save money by defeating the environmental initiative. The man feels he has helped stop pollution by defeating the environmental initiative. The man feels he has helped stop pollution by defeating the environmental initiative. The man may regret defeating the environmental initiative because of increased pollution. The man may regret defeating the environmental initiative because of increased pollution. The man works on defeating environmental initiatives because pollution is not a problem. The man works on defeating environmental initiatives because pollution is not a problem.

Answer 1

Based on the descriptions provided, the most fitting response is: The man may regret defeating the environmental initiative because of increased pollution.

This interpretation suggests that while he may have had a goal in mind (such as saving money), there are potential negative consequences (like increased pollution) that he might come to realize.