Why Elton John is considered a danger to Egypt | Brian Whitaker

A move to ban Elton's gig is about fear of social discord. Yet in other ways the Arab world fails to address 'the public good'Elton John is due to give a private concert in Egypt later this month. Or rather, he was, until the Egyptian musicians' union stepped in.Mounir al-Wasimi, head of the union, announced on Sunday that he is "co-ordinating" with the authorities to stop the concert going ahead because Elton John is gay, believes Jesus was gay too, and has been critical of organised religions....

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