i may feel like a fool.

Misogyny, racism, homophobia, transphobia, antisemitism, or any other forms of bigotry are not ‘political beliefs.’ They are not policy positions, they are expressions of hatred, discrimination, and prejudice. They directly violate the principles of human rights and equality.

The difference is political beliefs can be debated and compromised upon, but hate speech and bigotry target people’s very existence and deny them safety, dignity, and equal treatment. Labeling discrimination as a ‘political opinion’ minimizes the harm it causes and is a way to excuse abuse.

5 Seconds of Summer talks about Liam's death and the way it affected them. They also talk about the "boy-band experience" and how cruel it can be (and the ways this is reflected in their new record).