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Ed Sheeran's 'both sides' Gaza statement draws sharp backlash

Supporters defend artist's right to keep music apolitical

4 Sep 20 7:00 AM · 4d ago · 57 comments · 1 source · development 4 of 4

A minority of commenters argue that concert venues should be spaces for music rather than political debate, and that Sheeran's position of neutrality on stage is reasonable.

“Mr. Sheeran's position appears to be that fans paid to hear a concert, not a political diatribe or debate. Seems reasonable to me.”

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