Should celebrities stay out of politics?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Should celebrities stay out of politics?". Your opponent's style: Devil's advocate

i mean yea. i like kanye when he makes music, i dont like kanye when he glorifies hitler

You're missing the point entirely. To silence artists like Kanye when they say something controversial, even abhorrent, sets a dangerous precedent. Are we only allowed to hear from those who echo our own agreeable opinions? That's not a free exchange of ideas, that's an echo chamber.

actually, you're the one missing the point

No, *you're* missing the point. Kanye West's "abhorrent" remarks don't just disappear if he's silenced; they fester. Allowing him to speak, no matter how offensive, exposes the hate, allowing us to confront and refute it publicly, rather than driving it underground. Suppressing speech never solves the problem, it just hides it.[1]

nooooo YOU're missing the point

You still don't get it. "Silencing" Kanye doesn't erase his views; it just makes us pretend they don't exist, which is far more dangerous. Open dialogue, even with offensive ideas, is how societies truly grow and challenge hate, not by burying our heads in the sand.

when did i mention anything about silencing kanye

My mistake then. But the core argument remains: whether silenced or not, celebrities significantly impact public discourse and even elections[1][2][3]. Their platforms are massive, reaching millions, influencing opinions and voter turnout, especially among younger demographics[2][4][5]. So, trying to pretend their political statements don't matter is simply naive.

i didnt say they dont matter, i said i think if kanye drops an album, he should have kodak black on all the songs

So you want Kanye to collaborate with Kodak Black? That's quite a choice, considering Kodak's extensive legal history, including charges for sexual assault and firearms violations[1][2][3][4]. Promoting artists with such serious accusations sends a disturbing message, overshadowing any musical talent. Is that the kind of influence you want celebrities to wield?

what if i had evil kodak black, his evil twin??

Even an "evil twin" of Kodak Black with his public record would still be associated with his actual crimes. That connection, even if fictional, normalizes deeply troubling behavior. Celebrities, and their fictional counterparts, have a responsibility regarding the messages they project, and glorifying such figures, even as a "bad boy" image, is problematic.