Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. The mayor of Vorst, Belgium, has officially banned an upcoming Disturbed concert, citing public safety concerns stemming from frontman David Draiman’s outspoken support for the Israeli army – namely that one picture where he's signing missiles that'll kill people shortly thereafter.

Disturbed was scheduled to play Vorst Nationaal on Wednesday, October 15, but the plug has now been pulled following a police order issued by Mayor Charles Spapens (PS) according to De Standaard.

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[–] einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works -5 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Am i the only one disturbed by the fact that he is clearly signing 155mm artillery shells and not missiles, like the claim in the headline??? Like i get that people like to rage about shit but at least get the point right.

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

Yes, you are.

The point, that you ironically got wrong, is that he is signing munitions being used by a genocidal military force and that lost his band a gig.

[–] Rahelno@piefed.social 2 points 3 months ago

To me it raises questions. Seems I'll have to do some research about it. As one should do always because truth and context matter with these things.

[–] bluesheep@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 months ago

I don't know what you think the point of the post is but it isn't about the distinction between artillery shells and missiles

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 0 points 3 months ago

It's kind of ironic too because missiles would be more accurate than firing artillery shells into a concentration camp.

[–] stupe@lemmy.zip 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Here's the definition of a missile in case you're confused.

An object or weapon that is fired, thrown, dropped, or otherwise projected at a target; a projectile.

[–] einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

noun noun: missile; plural noun: missiles

a self-propelled weapon that carries an explosive warhead and is directed by remote control or internal equipment, launched from the ground or by an aircraft or submarine.

[–] stupe@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 months ago

Go argue with Merriam Webster over it... not me.