by Dennis Augustine
I like Billie Eilish’s music. This isn’t about canceling an artist or denying Indigenous history.
But slogans like “No one is illegal on stolen land” blur important distinctions.
Acknowledging historical injustice matters. Using it to undermine modern law is a false leap.
ICE agents aren’t colonial architects — many are Latino, many from immigrant families, enforcing laws passed by Congress. Turning complex realities into moral soundbites may earn applause, but it doesn’t educate or unite. We owe each other more, especially in a divided country.
We can appreciate the art and question the message.
That’s not hostility — it’s civic responsibility.
