Security

Press, Issue 31095, 25 June 1966, Page 14

Security

Sir, —I don’t think “Civil Liberteis” needs me to define a Communist for him. But if he is ill-informed, I could introduce him to some of my friends who have suffered under the Communist regime, and they will be very glad to define a Communist in full detail. As for where one would discover them, they are found in universities and heads of unions, to mention one or two. Their deeds speak for them. I do not think my definition of a Communist would be published.—Yours, etc., A.R. June 23, 1966.

Sir, —Any true New Zealander worth his salt would not object to the security methods adopted to combat communism in this country. These are war-time measures which are just as essential for a cold war as a shooting one: and this is war. The chief targets of the enemy are known to be the trade unions and universities of all democratic countries, particularly those of the Commonwealth, and recent events in Britain show quite clearly the results of failure to stem the tide. This is a great little country and the co-operation of all who value their freedom is essential if it is to remain that way.—Yours, etc., X.U.K. June 24, 1966.

Sir, —Could “P.J.A.” explain how the left-wing organisation would maintain security? How do Communistcontrolled countries deal with persons critical of the administration, and how much freedom of speech could one expect to have in such a country?—Yours, etc., "SUZIE GRABOSSKI.” June 22, 1966.