I don't agree with him. But this point, that if India and Pak have tension at border, should we protest about it by including the artists, can be discussed at least. It is not stupid to think that. I think that POV supports freedom of art in peace time but not in war time. We aren't at war...yet. But I think it is okay for someone to question if people from that country should be offered employment here. Can art really be separated like that from politics? Will the artists be given a free pass even if we went to war with them? Even if some terror attacks happened in India? What do the families of soldiers feel about this, if at all?
I know what the politically correct opinion is. And mine is that as well, except I would like this topic to be debated. I don't think we should dismiss someone's opinion just like that. Because there must be others who think similarly, they should be able to talk about it. Nobody should have to feel stifled for the fear fo getting bullied.
Woah! a first at IF for me 👏
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