Ohman said he stood by the cartoon and listed many reasons he believes Perry's policies deserve scrutiny.

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Editorial Cartoonist Jack Ohman also responded to some reader criticism of his cartoon in a column Thursday.

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Check your policies: Use couch time to compare insurance quotes from at least five different car insurance companies to see if you can save money on your car insurance rates before the end of the year, says Ohman.

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"Jack Ohman's cartoon of April 25 made a strong statement about Gov. Rick Perry's disregard for worker safety, and his attempts to market Texas as a place where industries can thrive with few regulations, " said Stuart Leavenworth, the paper's editorial page editor.

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