If they held a 1776 Revolution today, do you think anyone would come?
Winston Marshall, banjo player and lead guitarist for Mumford & Sons probably wouldn't.
This week, Marshall made the mistake of congratulating conservative journalist Andy Ngo on his new book Unmasked, an inside look into Antifa.
"Finally had the time to read your important book. You're a brave man," Marshall tweeted. Then deleted.
He couldn't take the heat.
"Over the past few days I have come to better understand the pain caused by the book I endorsed," he said. "I have offended not only a lot of people I don’t know, but also those closest to me, including my bandmates and for that I am truly sorry."
"As a result of my actions I am taking time away from the band to examine my blindspots. For now, please know that I realize how my endorsements have the potential to be viewed as approvals of hateful, divisive behavior. I apologize, as this was not at all my intention."
The Hollywood Reporter approved of his mea culpa, stating that it's not the first time Mumford & Sons "have courted controversy for associating with notorious right-wing personalities."
Marshall has no idea what he's done. Of how "hateful and divisive" his apology is. If we had had people like this back in the bad old Revolutionary days, caving like cheap suits, we'd still be paying taxes without representation.
Hang tough.