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From: orb@whuxl.UUCP (SEVENER)
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Subject: Re: Re: Re: Question for Canadians
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Date: Fri, 22-Mar-85 12:33:21 EST
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> >   It is dangerous to be publicly racist in Canada.  (Thank goodness.)
> > 
> >   Tom West
> 
> I disagree strongly.  Respecting the freedom of speech is far more
> important than stopping dangerous ideas.
> 
> Does the Canadian government actually violate this fundamental right?
> -- 
> 			Greg Kuperberg
> 		     harvard!talcott!gjk

I have to agree with Greg on this one.  I think Nazis, Communists,
Ku Klux Klan members *all* should have the right to speak and express
their opinions.  I was upset to hear that a speech by members of the
Army War College at a university in New York City was interrupted by
catcalls and a melee to the point they were not allowed to speak.
So long as those people who support peace rather than war also have the
right to speak I see nothing wrong with letting militarists try to
defend their position.  
           tim sevener    whuxl!orb