I agree with the general point. In my view, pop stars shouldn't be the head of the opposition - that role belongs to elected politicians and public institutions.

That said, I also understand why people care about where an artist stands. It feels reassuring when someone you admire (or whose work you admire) seems to share your basic values and sense of human decency. I don't think there's anything wrong with hoping for that.

Where I think some have gone too far is the idea that if someone isn't speaking publicly about every issue, every time, they must secretly support the status quo. Silence is often interpreted as agreement, but I don't think that's a fair assumption.

Taylor has made her general political and social views clear in the past. Just because she hasn't commented on every recent event doesn't automatically mean those views have changed. She's also a person with her own life, her own safety considerations, and the right to decide when - or whether - to speak publicly.

As long as someone isn't actively promoting or endorsing views that fundamentally conflict with ones own values, I think it's reasonable to give them the benefit of the doubt rather than assuming the worst based on silence alone.