Roger Waters’ Anti-Israel Controversy: Bono Feud, Concert Drama, and the Battle for Accountability
Legendary Pink Floyd co-founder, Roger Waters, notorious for his vehement anti-Israel assertions, again finds himself in the eye of the storm. Sparks flew when he angstily lambasted fellow rock icon, Bono, concerning a tribute to recent Hamas attack victims. Waters’ blatant dismissal of these horrifying acts as the mere outgrowths of occupation, coupled with a chilling history of purported anti-Semitic actions, raises scars and specters. With anti-Semitic assaults averaging pedigrees worldwide, Waters’ impervious bubble of controversy sparks fierce debate about the fine line between legitimate political commentary and hate speech.