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Timebinder, v. 2, issue 2, whole no. 6, Spring 1946
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Chidsey's letter shows a philosophy common to lot's of people ---belief in one's self is one of the prime motivations that has brought us to this point of progress (or lack of it as some think). Of course this belief in one's self is good, as a person who doesn't believe in himself is a sorry person indeed. Of course, too, one must realize his limitations. ******************* JAY F. CHIDSEY. Once one has plunged into the discussion of various philosophies in THE TIME-BINDER, one feels like going back for more. So here I am. First time I've been interested enough to write two successive letters to a publication since those long-past-days when I letter-hacked to ASTONISHING and PLANET. I was especially interested in Russ Whitman's letter about conscription. I shall probably be in the army when this is published (assuming you do) since my 18h birthday is March 4th. I shall have gone as called - but I shall but utterly opposed to peacetime conscription as it not only affects me, but as a matter of principle. I cannot believe in the principle of Nazi methods (or call it Imperialistic or Totalitarian or whatever pet label you like) in a democracy. Also, I think conscription unnecessary. What good are armies against the ravening power of an atomic bomb? The answer is so pitifully obvious as to need no comment. I agree that a C. O.'s courage must be of the highest. It takes will power to face the mass beast of humankind. I respect them for it! Sitting at home while others die for them? Is it the C. O.'s fault their country is at war? Are they attacked? Christ's injunction to "turn the other cheek" is not a cowardly surrender as it appears on the surface. Anyone can lash out against a tormentor. All of us do. We are not told to run away or to avoid the trouble -- only to turn the other cheek when attacked. To do that takes more courage than most men have. I couldn't do it. Could you? I liked Widner's letter. HE gave me a fresh viewpoint. The very reason I read THE TIME-BINDER. ((The very reason T.T.B. is published"--EEE)). He makes me see some of the futility of it all -- and yet not in a despairing manner. . . . in a languid, appreciative way. I find myself agreeing much with Ron Lane -- mostly in regard to his ideas on C.Os. I am, though, in complete disagreement with his ideal of progress through unity. Progress comes alone by the soul of man. Usually one man against a world. I -29-
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Chidsey's letter shows a philosophy common to lot's of people ---belief in one's self is one of the prime motivations that has brought us to this point of progress (or lack of it as some think). Of course this belief in one's self is good, as a person who doesn't believe in himself is a sorry person indeed. Of course, too, one must realize his limitations. ******************* JAY F. CHIDSEY. Once one has plunged into the discussion of various philosophies in THE TIME-BINDER, one feels like going back for more. So here I am. First time I've been interested enough to write two successive letters to a publication since those long-past-days when I letter-hacked to ASTONISHING and PLANET. I was especially interested in Russ Whitman's letter about conscription. I shall probably be in the army when this is published (assuming you do) since my 18h birthday is March 4th. I shall have gone as called - but I shall but utterly opposed to peacetime conscription as it not only affects me, but as a matter of principle. I cannot believe in the principle of Nazi methods (or call it Imperialistic or Totalitarian or whatever pet label you like) in a democracy. Also, I think conscription unnecessary. What good are armies against the ravening power of an atomic bomb? The answer is so pitifully obvious as to need no comment. I agree that a C. O.'s courage must be of the highest. It takes will power to face the mass beast of humankind. I respect them for it! Sitting at home while others die for them? Is it the C. O.'s fault their country is at war? Are they attacked? Christ's injunction to "turn the other cheek" is not a cowardly surrender as it appears on the surface. Anyone can lash out against a tormentor. All of us do. We are not told to run away or to avoid the trouble -- only to turn the other cheek when attacked. To do that takes more courage than most men have. I couldn't do it. Could you? I liked Widner's letter. HE gave me a fresh viewpoint. The very reason I read THE TIME-BINDER. ((The very reason T.T.B. is published"--EEE)). He makes me see some of the futility of it all -- and yet not in a despairing manner. . . . in a languid, appreciative way. I find myself agreeing much with Ron Lane -- mostly in regard to his ideas on C.Os. I am, though, in complete disagreement with his ideal of progress through unity. Progress comes alone by the soul of man. Usually one man against a world. I -29-
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