Curbing the Press
AJAX.
Sir,— The test of criticism is whether it Is fair or unfair, true or false— the • name of the critic cannot affect this, because the proof lies in the criticism itself. This is a truism, theref ore the proposed legislation to compel all criticism to be sigr.cd by the writer can only be to enable those in power to victimise anyone wh% dares to criticise their policy. . This is precious near to the Fascist and Communist prohibition of all political criticism. Will New Zealanders stand for such intimidation? — Yours, ofo '
Hastings, Nov. 17, 1937. a ■
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 48, 19 November 1937, Page 6
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