In the May 1, 2009 WSJ William Marling writes about books and films banned in Lebanon.

Jane Fonda’s films are banned because she visited Israel in 1982. “Torn Curtain” is banned because Paul Newman starred in “Exodus”. “The Nanny” is banned because of Fran Drescher. All books that portray Jews favorably are banned.

“Sophie’s Choice” and “Schindler’s List are banned. Books by Thomas Friedman, Phillip Roth, Saul Bellow and Isaac Singer are banned.

Such censorship is common in the Arab World. Diplomatic attempts to bring nations closer will be difficult when the world view of the populations are controlled and distorted from the seats of political power.

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