Cinemas in Central Baghdad

The cinemas in central Baghdad are closed according to this AFP news story of August 27, 2006. http://tinyurl.com/omtvy The story said some of the closed cinemas were previously owned by Jews and Christians. Imagine a Jewish owned theater in Baghdad!

The religious extremists of Islam do not want their members to have entertainment. That used to be the way of Christianity also. When I was a child attending the church we were told that dancing and laughing was the Devil's workshop. The church leaders did not want us tempted, asking questions, or thinking. This is what is happening now in Iraq.

The United States should open the cinemas and screen the patrons for safety. The cinemas are one of the best ways to change the minds of young Muslims. American movies are still desired by the youth of other countries.

I remember the impact movies had on me when I was young. War movies made me want to join up and be patriotic. Movies could have a dramatic impact on young Muslims. American movies are some of the best propaganda devices we have that will help break the grip of radical Islam. People's opinions are formed for them, not by them. We should help form the opinions of the future generations of Muslims.

Bilbo Baggins