Issue-Based Political Cartoon Template

Create an original newspaper political cartoon image for Northstar AI featuring a customizable public-policy issue represented by a crowded balancing scale. Objective: Create a clear issue-based editorial metaphor without fabricating a public figure scene. Composition: One dominant visual metaphor, two labeled blank placards and open space for a verified caption. Lighting and material treatment: Controlled editorial lighting, coherent materials and a restrained palette suited to the stated medium. Typography: do not include any words, letters, numbers or signatures. Use a deliberate hierarchy, clean edges, realistic shadows where appropriate, and enough negative space for editorial reuse. Output a polished 4:5 vertical composition unless the user specifies another ratio. Required constraints: No real-person likeness unless supplied for legitimate commentary; no defamatory claims, hate symbols or invented quote. Do not add watermarks, fake certifications, unreadable filler text, duplicated objects, distorted anatomy, or unrequested logos. Preserve any uploaded product, person, or interface as the identity reference rather than redesigning it.