It might be off-topic, though it is debatable whether major events in society are or are not important to photograpy
The price of electricity is more important to photographers. Should we start threads about that?
The price of gas is more important to photographers. Should we start threads about that?
The price of food is more important to photographers. Should we start threads about that?
Comfortable shoes are more important to photographers. Should we start threads about that?
Having a good relationship with ones co-workers is more important to photographers. Should we start threads about that?
Submitting the best possible tax return is more important to photographers. Should we start threads about that?
Taking a good vacation now and then is more important to photographers. Should we start threads about that?
etc...
We have specific forums for a reason. I don't know why that's so hard for some people to understand