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From: matt@brl-tgr.ARPA (Matthew Rosenblatt )
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Subject: Re: History Lesson (*WARNING: Foul Language!*)
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Date: Wed, 9-Oct-85 12:47:16 EDT
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YOSI HOSHEN writes:

> I don't think there is substantial difference between the extreme
> religious right and the extreme communist left.  Both extremists 
> want to limit the freedom of the individual.  The religionist side
> uses the bible to support its actions, whereas the communist side
> invokes Marx to justifies its repressive actions.  The religionist
> right and religionist (Marxist) left share many common traits. Their
> goal is to impose their dogma on the rest of society.  I propose that
> we are dealing in both cases with the same totlitarian mentality.

I agree.  On the issue of banning abortion on demand, however, I do
not equate the pro-life side with the religious right.  

					-- Matt Rosenblatt