The main accusations regarding racism seem to come from the following:
1) Mozza expressing concerns with immigration in the past
2) Mozza slating halal meat practices
3) Support of For Britain
....so let's unpack that and acknowledge there is no racism involved....!!!!
answers to the above points:
1) immigration. Yes. Many countries opened their gates for immigrants and, some people do genuinely worry about their own country suffering from population over-crowding. Many countries can't cope easily with job demand, housing issues, benefits that impact on the country finances and (heaven forbid!!!!) some of these people like the idea of preserving their own cultures. None of this is evil, vile or racist, is it?
2). Halal. Even RSPCA and Peta in the UK warn against cruelty to animals through halal. People don't like the idea of unnecessary suffering for animals and think it's bad practice to kill animals this way. This is not racist. It's having decency to animals, right??
3) For Britain. From what I gather, Mozza likes the party because they have policies on protecting animals. Also, let's face it, the massive issue they were slagged off for was "anti Islamic" stance. BUT have you read it? This "anti" islam stance actually says nothing racist does it? Correct me if I'm wrong but.... It refers to wanting to be under ONE law in the Uk, concerns with halal meat, and wanting to stop some of the abuse against women and girls in name of religion etc.
i am not defending that Marie (whatever her name is) or her political party. I'd never vote for Britain personally. I'm also against racism. I don't always agree with Mozza or other artists i like, for that matter! BUT I'm not seeing racism with Mozz. What I'm seeing is a few paragraphs of his quotes lifted and made to highlight the things that the PC Brigade might not be comfortable talking about ( in order to create argument and drama, probably!!) The papers and internet have just been copying and pasting the same "Morrissey is racist" card for years without once giving serious credence to what he actually means.
most here surely know Mozza isn't guilty of actual, serious racism??? I just think people have got carried away with it now because he's now easy target. But it's kinda becoming like an ugly witch hunt now.