(08-10-2017, 04:38 PM)Tusk Wrote: I think this fully illustrates Haley's take on this type of topic. I don't believe Haley wants to be an 'activist', but that doesn't mean she will stop supporting what she thinks is right. She will post her opinion, allows for other opinions, but feels no need to engage in something that is 100% subjective, so there's no point in arguing...
I think Haley represents her thoughts about what is good for all humanity, for everyone to get along, but probably thinks she has better ways to support her stance than to be an 'activist' aka engaging with opposite philosophies....
IMO totally keeps in character with the person I've learned, over the years, Haley to be 
Oh, I agree.
I think when you attach the name "activist" to a musician, it means something different than political activists. (There are some of those). Generally speaking, there's a message that the musician is trying to get across about and/to humanity. Not necessarily "Pick a side on an issue." (Although, as said..there are some things Haley is outspoken for..particularly her thoughts on preserving the planet.)
And again, generally the message is simply about love and acceptance..peace and harmony. The typical hippie goals.
But I think that route makes sense for musicians to go. It's the same thing that MJ did, and The Beatles before him.
I was actually reading an article about Hanson recently (It's their 25 year anniversary as a band, and 20th year anniversary since "Mmmbop".) The article, references the artists above..mentioned that Hanson "Just wanted humanity to chill the fuck out." (excuse my French.) noting that even as children, that seemed to be a central theme in a lot of their music.
And I think that line, is representative of a lot of musicians who want to say something about and to the world. Or who want their core message to be about more than just songs about romance and heartbreak.
