The Queen of Pop came to the defense of the Second Amendment last week, stating “guns don’t kill people, people kill people.” Her argument for the use of guns, however, was in the name of art.
Madonna’s comments came while she was speaking with Elizabeth Vargas on “Good Morning America” about her “MDNA Tour.”
The singer faced backlash over some of the choreography in her new shows, which incorporated the heavy usage of guns. Regardless of the controversy, though, Madonna defended the presence of firearms when Vargas questioned her about it, affirming that she did not condone violence and saying they were used for the sake of art.
“That would be like asking people to not have guns in action movies,” she said in the interview. “I mean the thing is, guns don’t kill people, people kill people. That whole first section of the show is like an action movie, and I was playing a super vixen who wanted revenge.”
Vargas continued to pry, however, stating that there were “several movies that delayed release because of the shootings, for example, at Sandy Hook Elementary school.”
“Well that’s not going to change the situation,” Madonna replied. “This all comes from fear and ignorance and people not really raising their children or not paying attention to what’s going on.”
The singer’s pro-gun stance, even if it’s just in the name of art, is surprising considering her rejection of violence and unfailing — and sometimes inappropriate — support of President Obama.
Watch some of the gun-savy choreography below:
