Grammy Award-winning musical artist Taylor Swift has come to the aid of Filipinos against the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines.
On her Instagram Story yesterday, June 2, the singer-songwriter posted a link that leads to a page that consists of ways on how people can help on issues surrounding the world, including junking the “Anti-Terror” Bill in the country.
“When you’re done: Educate yourself. This doesn’t go away once the topic isn’t trending,” the page says.
It could be recalled back on Monday, June 1, that President Rodrigo Duterte certified the anti-terrorism bill as urgent. It aims to strengthen the anti-terrorism policies of the government. It was approved by the Senate for final reading last February 2020, with Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan only voting against the measure.
The bill, which provisions include warrantless arrests and 14-day detention of suspected “terrorists,” is presently amassing huge oppositions from human rights advocates.
Prior to her Instagram Story, Swift has been an opposing voice against the United States government, specifically on President Donald Trump who suggested law enforcers could shoot Black Lives Matter protesters who are enraged over the killing of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police.
“After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence?” Swift, who has over 80 million followers, wrote on Twitter.
After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’??? We will vote you out in November. @realdonaldtrump
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 29, 2020
She was referring to Trump’s tweet that said when looting begins, shooting begins, which is about the violent, anti-police protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Looting leads to shooting, and that’s why a man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Wednesday night - or look at what just happened in Louisville with 7 people shot. I don’t want this to happen, and that’s what the expression put out last night means....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020
The White House defended Trump, saying he “clearly condemned” violence.
Back to Floyd, his death sparked protests and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement. Floyd was killed after a grocery store staff called 911 on him after accusing him of paying a $20 counterfeit bill. He was arrested and, eventually, killed by police officer Derek Chauvin after the latter kneeled on his neck after nearly 9 minutes.
