The decision by the Metropolitan Opera to cancel the simulcast of  "The Death of Klinghoffer" is a blow against artistic freedom and all forms of freedom of expression; see the New York Times article at -http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/18/arts/music/met-opera-cancels-telecast-of-klinghoffer.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=0.

John Adams is perhaps the greatest living American opera composer and his opera, "The Death of Klinghoffer" has been recognized around the world as both a first class work of art and a moving and balanced presentation of the moral and political dilemmas inherent in the conflict over Palestine. 

Ironically, the success of the Anti-Defamation League in silencing the broadcast of this work not only limits free speech it furthers the very forces of anti-semitism it pretends to oppose. One of the basic tenets of anti-semitism is that Jews exert power and influence way beyond their numbers in controlling the discussion of Middle East policy. The ADL's success in this matter certainly bolsters that impression. 

The best thing Peter Gelb, Director of the Met, could do would be to reverse this decision.