Taylor Swift’s arrival Thursday in Toronto included a ridiculously over-the-top motorcade and the shutdown of a major highway.
A viral video shows police-led vehicles snaking down an open highway, and it’s getting worldwide attention for all the wrong reasons. Security concerns are understandable for Swift, who had to cancel an “Eras Tour” show in Vienna in August after government officials confirmed a planned terrorist attack. But a motorcade of this magnitude seems more aligned with Hollywood spectacle than genuine safety measures — and it’s a terrible reflection of the state of our society and the priorities of those in charge.
TORONTO, ONTARIO – NOVEMBER 14: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO STANDALONE PUBLICATION USE (NO SPECIAL INTEREST OR SINGLE ARTIST PUBLICATION USE; NO BOOK USE). Taylor Swift performs onstage…
