Agreed, we did a pretty good job avoiding politics and discussing other aspects bought up on the OP’s post and articles cited. Additionally, those engaged in the discussion were respectful.
For those interested in the underlying discussion, I posted links to a new book by Alex Ross on Wagner and his influence on art and culture:
Eric just played accompaniment in that song. No mistaking whose guitar is playing what. He just respected great talent as anyone should. No race or no political agenda.