I feel like this is the predominant debate on here, but what and where exactly is the “us vs. them” stance that is being referenced here? Also, Morrissey has ALWAYS been against humanity. He has said from the beginning of his career he doesn’t like people in general, and prefers animals to people. So, when did his genius as a lyricists get confused with a responsibility to human injustices? He’s pretty upfront that he’s a voice for animal rights, but is now talked about as if he used to be a voice for human rights too, which isn’t true. Maybe this connection is being made because he, like many young working class British citizens who came of age outside London in the 60s and 70s, was disenfranchised, felt he had no future in England, and that the powers that be had sold him out. This sentiment was very common and still is today by most people who are disenfranchised. But that reality doesn’t equate him to a politician or human rights activist, which is a person motivated by human rights not animal rights. He doesn’t even like people! I read that article on the “Chinese people are a subspecies” remark, and that came in response to him being asked about his thoughts on the treatment of animals at wet markets in China. He doesn’t like people who abuse animals, so if you ask him about animal abuse it seems pretty obvious he’s going to voice his abhorrent disgust. This is not a new position from Morrissey. He has been completely consistent on his position concerning animal rights and the British people’s disenfranchisement for almost 40 years. Why do so many people look to him as if he used to have the answers for the many human rights issues the world faces? It’s so weird to me. His strength is his ability to write and synthesize an emotion or experience into lyrics. It’s very shady for other artists to put him down publicly insinuating racial bigotry. What the hell people? I know a ton of anons are going to start trolling- but I had to share my pov. Curious what other think.
EDIT: drafted this before article was posted. Will read article later. Sentiment is the same. Curious what others think- and why the hate and the misapplied duties to moz exist now.