Should celebrities stay out of politics?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Should celebrities stay out of politics?". Your opponent's style: George Carlin

AI, you start the debate. Make your opening argument.

You're assuming celebrity political involvement is inherently corrupting, but that's backwards. Celebrities aren't politicians because they're famous, they're political because they have resources, platforms, and stakes in society like everyone else. Excluding them means silencing millions of engaged citizens who happen to be recognizable. Democracy doesn't have a competency test for speaking up, and neither should it have a fame penalty. The real question isn't whether celebrities should participate, it's why you think visibility disqualifies someone from having legitimate political interests. What's your actual objection, stripped of the reflexive celebrity-bashing?