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ON "CIVIL LIBERTIES" Theoretically, on paper, Communism and Fascism are as far apart as the poles, and Nazism has nothing in common with either. But in practice they all work alike for John Q. Citizen, who always and invariably loses his civil liberties. Two mere words, but two words of such profound meaning that hundreds of volumes have been written upon them without exhausting their almost infinite possibilities. I do not want to seem maudlin, but civil liberties mean much to me -- as much, I think, as to those hardy men who wrung the Magna Carta from a despotic and unsympathetic sovreign -- and I wish intensely that I had the mental power to make you see civil liberties as I see them. That, however, is a wish; not a hope or an expectation...You were born in and have lived your lives up to now in an environment of civil liberties, hence you cannot appreciate what they really mean. (From a speech delivered at the Chicago, 1940, World's Science Fiction Convention by its guest of honor, Dr. Edward E. Smith, and published by the Stranger Club of Massachusetts). ........................................... A war for democratic ends can only be won by democratic practices. (MBS, May 3, 1942 American Forum). It is of the very essence of true life, for all sorts and conditions of men, that mind and spirit be given all the enlargement and enrichment of which they are capable. (Winfred Rhoades, on "The Thought Control Clinic," July, 1935 Mental Hygiene). Upon the issue of this war depends whether science will be free or enslaved, whether it will be applied to good or evil and whether it will be taught to all or to only a tiny minority. (J. B. S. Haldane, London). The war is developing two types of critics...one type directs all criticism, however sharp, to the business of making the nation stronger through the elimination of profiteering, the denunciation of inefficiency, and the demand for increased social vision. The other type of criticism is a mask for denouncing the war itself, for dividing the nation, for creating fears -- fear of Britain, fear of Russia, fear of the President. (Dorothy Thompson, January 21, 1942). Remember: V is for Victory! Freedom is purchaseable only at the price of eternal vigilance. Ed. The only way to speak the truth is to speak lovingly. (Henry David Thoreau, Walden). Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. (Old saying). The thing that goes the farthest / Toward making life worthwhile / That costs the least and does the most / Is just a pleasant smile. ............................................ THE ROCHESTER-AMERICAN PATRIOT for Summer, 1942, is a special issue selling for 10c a copy. This number is being published by Larry Forsythe, and is one of a group of "Golden Atom Publications" which will include Springtime, Eventide, and Poets' Haven. In regards to "Freedom Calling", the new-idea publication announced on page six, we will appreciate hearing from those you interested as soon as possible, so that we may find out by your advance orders whether the venture will be practicable. In any case, if not permissible, you can be assured that all monies will be returned. This magazine is also a member of the FAPA. All communications and subscriptions should be addressed to the Editor, Larry B. Forsythe, 48 Lewis Street, Rochester, New York.
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ON "CIVIL LIBERTIES" Theoretically, on paper, Communism and Fascism are as far apart as the poles, and Nazism has nothing in common with either. But in practice they all work alike for John Q. Citizen, who always and invariably loses his civil liberties. Two mere words, but two words of such profound meaning that hundreds of volumes have been written upon them without exhausting their almost infinite possibilities. I do not want to seem maudlin, but civil liberties mean much to me -- as much, I think, as to those hardy men who wrung the Magna Carta from a despotic and unsympathetic sovreign -- and I wish intensely that I had the mental power to make you see civil liberties as I see them. That, however, is a wish; not a hope or an expectation...You were born in and have lived your lives up to now in an environment of civil liberties, hence you cannot appreciate what they really mean. (From a speech delivered at the Chicago, 1940, World's Science Fiction Convention by its guest of honor, Dr. Edward E. Smith, and published by the Stranger Club of Massachusetts). ........................................... A war for democratic ends can only be won by democratic practices. (MBS, May 3, 1942 American Forum). It is of the very essence of true life, for all sorts and conditions of men, that mind and spirit be given all the enlargement and enrichment of which they are capable. (Winfred Rhoades, on "The Thought Control Clinic," July, 1935 Mental Hygiene). Upon the issue of this war depends whether science will be free or enslaved, whether it will be applied to good or evil and whether it will be taught to all or to only a tiny minority. (J. B. S. Haldane, London). The war is developing two types of critics...one type directs all criticism, however sharp, to the business of making the nation stronger through the elimination of profiteering, the denunciation of inefficiency, and the demand for increased social vision. The other type of criticism is a mask for denouncing the war itself, for dividing the nation, for creating fears -- fear of Britain, fear of Russia, fear of the President. (Dorothy Thompson, January 21, 1942). Remember: V is for Victory! Freedom is purchaseable only at the price of eternal vigilance. Ed. The only way to speak the truth is to speak lovingly. (Henry David Thoreau, Walden). Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. (Old saying). The thing that goes the farthest / Toward making life worthwhile / That costs the least and does the most / Is just a pleasant smile. ............................................ THE ROCHESTER-AMERICAN PATRIOT for Summer, 1942, is a special issue selling for 10c a copy. This number is being published by Larry Forsythe, and is one of a group of "Golden Atom Publications" which will include Springtime, Eventide, and Poets' Haven. In regards to "Freedom Calling", the new-idea publication announced on page six, we will appreciate hearing from those you interested as soon as possible, so that we may find out by your advance orders whether the venture will be practicable. In any case, if not permissible, you can be assured that all monies will be returned. This magazine is also a member of the FAPA. All communications and subscriptions should be addressed to the Editor, Larry B. Forsythe, 48 Lewis Street, Rochester, New York.
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