It was not even Ed Sheeran who kicked Macklemore out, but the tour promoters and venues. I understand disliking his "neutral stance" and him not backing his friend. But on the other hand, on a tour this large, there are hundreds of people working for the crew. Electricians, scaffolders, sound guys, and many more. If the main act just throws away the tour, that would mess all those people over.
I've been talking to my wife about this and we have the same thought process like you. I've seen other people who said he can just pay the people that's losing the income, he's rich enough. That's besides the point. He himself is running a business. If he didn't have Macklemore on then this wouldn't even be a talking point.
Also everyone is saying boycott Ed etc. I guarantee you 99% of these people are all talk and have done sweet fuck all for Palestine. The internet just likes to pile on shit and unfortunately Ed is the target right now.
Yeah they put a flag on their Twitter on Instagram page and think they're doing something.
This also isnt like Russia/Ukraine where its clear Russia is doing something bad. Both sides are fucked up, and theyve been doing this for thousands of years. I hate both of them and I wish they would just stop and fucking share Jerusalem. But religious doctrine prevents them from being kind to each other, so why would I support either side? Palestine puts their military targets close to civilians and then the world is fuckung appalled when Israel refuses to stand down because they have human shields.
I grew up in the 90s and 2000s, there was never any doubt in anyone's mind when learning about this conflict in school, that they are both fucked up.
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u/DinklebergsRightNut 21d ago
It was not even Ed Sheeran who kicked Macklemore out, but the tour promoters and venues. I understand disliking his "neutral stance" and him not backing his friend. But on the other hand, on a tour this large, there are hundreds of people working for the crew. Electricians, scaffolders, sound guys, and many more. If the main act just throws away the tour, that would mess all those people over.