News How to Irritate Poles: A Review of Lies About Jerzy

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The discussion centers on the inaccuracy of referring to Poland during World War II as "Nazi Poland," which is criticized for implying Polish complicity in the Nazi regime. The term "Polish concentration camps" is similarly contested, as it overlooks Poland's lack of control during the occupation. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate historical representation, especially in major publications like the Los Angeles Times, which acknowledged the error and corrected the characterization of Poland in a review of a play about Jerzy Kosinski. The correction reflects a broader concern about the responsibility of media to present historical facts accurately.
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Probably this is just a sign of stupidity, or arrogance, or both. But "Nazi Poland" is about as correct as "Polish concentration camps". Yes, it happened in Poland, but is it so difficult to understand we had no control over these things at the time?

Sad thing is that such things are published all the time. If it happens in Backwater City Times, it can be to some extent understood. But when it happens in one of the largest newspapers in US it is unacceptable.
 
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That's a bit ridiculous, considering Poland was all but annexed by Nazi Germany and the CCCP. It's not like they were willing members of the AXIS powers.
 
They changed the article:

[Updated: A previous version of this review wrongly characterized the country where Jerzy Kosinski grew up as "Nazi Poland."]
 
They have shown they care, appreciated.
 

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