v Page 2 Repression: Canada . . . UnnOticed amid the remarkable apathy that has shrouded Grinnell students to an unusual degree (even for them) this fall has been a major event on the internationalscene that has grave portent for civil liberties andsocial change in the United States. I speak of the extraordinary invocation of the War Measures Act by Premier Pierre Trudeau of Canada in order to deal with the terrorism (and the two recent kidnapings) by Le Front de Liberation de Quebec (FLQ) and the complete equanimity with which that action was received by the Canadian people. The War Measures Act, previously used only during WWI&II, allows the government to arrest anyone without a warrant and to hold them without charge for up to 21 days. Trudeau, in announcing the new powers (which did not require parliamenc tary,approval for institution), saidthatarrests wouldbe limited to FLQ members and "sympathizers." However, the highest estimates of active FLQ membership have been about 120; more than 430 persons have been arrested (of which number more than 175 have been released, leaving at least 250 still imprisoned). There are anestimated2,000 "inactive"members of FLQ. The War Measures Act has been used so far to justify more than 1,600 raids on private homes, suppression of any state ments of support for the FLQ, prohibition of the publimtion in Canadian newspapers of any FLQ statements, arrest of anyone suspected of any association whatever with the FLQ. Students, reporters, workers, politicians (two candidates for mayor of Montreal were arrested) all have been arrested and face up to five years in prison unless THEY um DISPROV'E even a remote connection with or support for the FLQ. The War Measures Act in Canada violates many of the basic civil liberties that Americans (and Canadians) have long taken for granted. However, what little opposition thatwas expressed to Trudeau's move was stifled after the murder of one of the hostages, an'act that wasprovokedat least in part by the unduly harsh measures invoked by the government. Trudeau won a confidence vote in parliament 190* 16, with the only opposition ' coming from a small minority of leftists who said the govern- ment was "using a sledgehammer to crack a peanut." For those who say.“ cannot happen beret-think twice. The government is already doing its best to eliminate the Black Panthers, and the public's extreme concern with law—and- order following this year's rash of bombings rwill tempt the feds to take strong measures soon. The lack ofa backlash to the suspension of civil liberties in (‘anadawill tempt American politiml leaders even more. Expressions of support that the government has sent to Canada recently do not make me feel any better. In 1968 when 10 Mexican students were killed in rioting in Mexico City just before the Olympics, I rejoiced that sucha tragedy could not happen here. It happened. Let Canada be a better lesson for us all. d h u o a all o lo ' Speaking of repression and alluding to Kent State, recent de- velopments in Ohio immediately come to mind. As most of you know, 25 students and faculty members have been indicted by grand jury and the National Guard has been whitewashed by the same group. While Icannot express surprise,my dismay cannot be withheld. Will the Feds allow the state to continue? Will the Scranton Commission's platitudes remain just that? Will the newly- regained apathy of college students allow the forces of selective law and order to continue to makea mockery of their own slogan? Remembering the Fred Hampton case in Qiicago and watching the same pattern being repeated atJackson State, I am afraid my questions become merely rhetorical. it makes Agnew's words sound like extreme understatements when he says "Americans prefer repressiontoanarchy." Recent events make one wonder if Americans aren't ready to take Erich Fromm's "Escape from Freedom." The burden seems too great for them to bear. Bill Thomas Explains Position Dear Sir: Last week in your paper an article appeared intimating that I might be a mndidate for the honorable office of presi- dent of the Student Govern- ment Association. Much as I am flattered by the thought that I would be worthy of that position, I feel that I must make clear, as my responsi— bility to the people of this fine college, my position in regard to the upcoming race, I disavow, firmly and unequr ivomlly, the statement thatl will probably run for SGA pre- sident. Although this would be a wonderful opportunity for me, and although I would cer- mainly enjoy the experience of serving our community, my present assessment of mypo- sitlon in the Grinnell political sphere and my present pro- jected commitments for the forthcoming college year draw me to the conclusion that l would be unable to harness myself to the buggy of Student Government. The office of SGA president is a grave responsi ility, one not to be taken lightly, and certainly one calling for the highest degree of tact, arti- culation, and plain old horse sense. He that as it may, I must report to the voters that I am definitely not' currently in the running. yours for the people,“ Bill Thomas less-922 pDOJQ L26 og‘ls Iiiuo dWOD HENNIG 3131 THE SCARLET AND BLACK Friday 7:00 A.M. An allrday spelunking trip to Crystal Lake Cave; we leave from the Heating Plant. 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Horseback Riding; We ride for two hours, the costis $3.50. Sign up at the Forum desk. 3:00 P.M. Volleyball, gymnastics, etc. - Open Gym at mrby. 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. A Bike Hike to Rock Creek Lake, Kellogg, and beyond. Leave from the Heating Plant, and please sign up. at the Forum desk. I:UO P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Canoeing on the Iowa River; leave from the Heating Plant, and sign up at the Forum desk. 7:00 P.M. Badminton,Twister,Dodgeball, etc. , Open Gym at Darby. 9:30 AM. Tree planting at the Bio FieldStation. Con~ met Mr. Durkec for details. 1:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Trip to the Amanas for hiking and supper. Please sign up at the Forum desk; we leave from the Heating plant at 1:30. 1:00 P.M. Ping Pong , a round robin tournament, doubles, singles, at the North Lounge in the Forum. If there are any questions about theseactivities, please contact I iss King. Hall living Examined (Continued from page 1) ing with Cofl—IP president Bill and government agencies, and Thomas, AWS president Mary publicizes testdatesandpros- Erooner. and the SA. in the pects for partatime and sum- various residencehalls todisr mer jobs. At the request of cuss the existing living situ- students, strong interesttests stions and the role of S.A.’s are administered as an aid in in hall affairs. MacDowell determining career prefer feels that one of the problems ence. of the S.A. program is the Since over half of Grinnell’s lack of training which handi- graduates proceed to graduate caps S.A.'s in dealing with the school, it is very important problems thatarise. Plansare that the mostcurrentinforma» being formulated for training tion be available to them. To sessions for next semester meet this need, a browsing and especially for next year. room is being set up in Room Proposals under considera~ l in the basement of Buffing tion which would affect the re- lerary which will contain the sidence hall system include a most recent information cont different room selection sys~ cerning graduate schools,fel- Lem WhiCh WOUM allow lowships, and grants. f‘blocs" of students to draw Helen Barnes, famOus nap into the same hall, more off- ionally for her work as Dir- campus and special interest actor of Placement atthe Unit group housing to provide a versity of Iowa and a specials greater variety 0f lleg SW' ist in the field of placement 168. and a different method of for women,hasagreed to come electing the 11311 PIESldems. to Grinnell to speak with Stur In an effort to involve the stu* dents sometime in January if dent in the residence hall’ there is sufficient student in Particularly freshmen. it has terest. Miss Hinds feels that been 13101303513 that 501116 (2135* this would be an excellent ch- Ses, such as freshmen hum- ance for women students to “ides, be held in the dorm talk with someone qualified in and be made Up of members this particular field. of that dorm. . Ric MacDowell, Assistant The whole concept of I‘eSl‘ Dean, one time SGA president dense hall living is under ex, at Grinnell who spent a year animation now by the Deans as a Vista volunteer, assists 0f Smdefltsi With emphasis' on me other Deans in counseling constructive developments in and is particularly concerned the near future. What happens with matters relating to the "I the deans Offices 15 only student advising program and one. aSPECt 0f the Wh016 coun- living conditions within the semis System a; Grinnelmnd residence 1,3115, 1-15 is pre successive articles wtll ex- sently in the process ofmeets plore the many Others. uesday leNNELLTRAVELCENTER GETS YOU OUT OF TOWN BEFORE SUNDOWN 808 FIFTH AVENUE COURT l IAWVLI .LHSIN AVGSHNCIEM l l AVMVSNDOWQOMLAWNOS October 29, 1970 Volunteers In lEAP Program (continued from page 1) other groupactivities andhanr dles much of the recruitment of volunteers) headed by Grr anvill Smith of the Physics department. About 200 volun- teers have participated in LEAP, many of them by wei- ghing garbage, reading odo- meters or gathering otherda‘ ta. For this year at least, LEAP is concentrating on the collec ge's pollution problems. The solid waStes group has com- pleted one three week mea- suring period and plans to start another after mid-sem- ester break and a third in December. This group is try- ing to determine ways of les- sening the considerable am~ ount of solid wastes we pro- duce at Grinnell. The possi- bility of grading paper and selling it exists and bottles and cans may be recycled. All recycling plans, however, are tentative at this point. There really is not enough in- formation now to allow forany extensive planning of solu- tions. A survey of the dorms willbe made after the mid- sem break by the chemical wastes group to try to determine chemical pollution and energy uses of students. Hopefully, after lea- rning how We behave LEAP will offer suggestions as to how we can make our behav- ior less damaging to the eco- logy. Eventually LEAP hopes to involve the town in its prog- ram and cooperate with it in developing a program for oth- er small communities simi- lar to Grinnell to combat their pollution problems. 5mm Newsvflwtr oi Grinnell colleg- Grlmell, town It. 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