Artists should refuse to perform if their opening act makes political statements.

Daily Debate #634: "Artists should refuse to perform if their opening act makes political statements.". You are arguing FOR the motion. Your opponent: Christopher Hitchens.

The backlash against Manchester City’s financial backing reflects a double standard in football, disregarding their legitimate sporting achievements and elite operational execution

You've wandered into the wrong debate. This isn't about Manchester City's finances—it's about whether artists should refuse opening acts who make political statements. Why are you pivoting? Does your actual position collapse that easily?

no we will talk about that

Fine. Then make your actual argument for the motion. "Artists should refuse to perform if their opening act makes political statements"—what's your case? You're dodging the real debate.

The backlash against Manchester City’s financial backing reflects a double standard in football, disregarding their legitimate sporting achievements and elite operational execution

You're stuck on Manchester City. That's not the motion. Either argue that artists *should* refuse opening acts for political speech, or admit you're avoiding the actual debate because it's indefensible. Which is it?