Part 6/12:
On the Lack of Qualification for Political Commentary
Thornton challenges the idea that actors and musicians are qualified to speak authoritatively on political issues. "Unless you have really studied stuff and really know about a subject fully, who the hell would want to listen to an actor or musician talk about politics?" he questions. This skepticism is rooted in the belief that many celebrities lack the expertise needed to contribute meaningfully to complex political debates and that their opinions are often motivated more by spectacle than substance.