Morrissey's Activism, and Stance on Police Brutality

A short reflection

Upon reflection of seeing Morrissey live with a new setlist, I have a strong appreciation for his performance of the song "Ganglord". Moz is famous for the videos and images he displays on the screen behind him as he performs (most notably the Meat is Murder portion of the concert showing videos of slaughterhouses and graphic and violent animal abuse).

The video that plays during "Ganglord" is powerful, and relevant to the time. It shows clips of intense police brutality towards people of color, women, disabled individuals, animals- it's on display and right in everyone's face. It's an important thing Morrissey is doing, using his very captive audience and large platform to put these injustices in their laps and basically ask, "well what are you going to do about it"?

Though he's a white cis man, he is still standing up and speaking for those without a voice. A performer using their fame and stage time to discuss social issues is few and far between, and something to be appreciated.