The Broken Covenant: When Fame Deserts the People

When an actor or artist stands against their own people, they are effectively disowning the source of their own success and inspiration. Every accolade they have received and every ounce of fame they enjoy was built upon the backs of the common citizens who saw themselves reflected in the artist's work. To turn a cold shoulder during a time of national crisis is to suggest that the people were only useful as a consumer base, never as a community deserving of loyalty. This shift from being a voice for the voiceless to becoming a shield for the powerful creates a rift that cannot be easily mended by a public relations campaign or a well-timed performance.