Place+of+Satire

We looked at a video from The Colbert Report in class, in which Colbert used satire, comedy through sarcasm to expose some inequity in our society. In a brief reflection of around 500 words, I want you to explore the usefulness of satire. Why is it often such an effective way to criticize? Can it be ineffective? Do you think a comedian has the right to comment on society in a serious way?

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/394241/august-09-2011/the-word---head-in-the-cloud?xrs=share_copy