PLAN B #865: Did Singapore Overreact With the Massive Attack Ban?

Massive Attack’s ban from Singapore over their pro-Palestine concert actions has made international headlines, and once again, Singapore is being painted as the villain. But is it that simple? As foreign artists, they may not have fully understood Singapore’s laws, and some argue a fine or warning could have sufficed. Others say that in an era of foreign influence campaigns, the Government had little room to take chances. So where should the line be? When artists push sensitive topics on stage, how should governments respond?