COMBATE FRANCARLOS ¿ DEMOCRACIA O DEMAGOGIA?

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we cannot pardon the crimes of Francoism. We call for the formation of democratic workers' tribunals to judge the criminals. When the reformists speak of reconciliation' they mean they don't want to fight against the Francoist apparatus. Amnesty doesn't mean leaving the criminals free to do what they like.

We call for the disbanding of all the repressive bodies, like the Brigadas Politico-Social, the Guardia Civil, and the armed police. We call for the dissolution of Franco's courts. For the abolition of not just the anti-terrorist legislation, but also of the undemocratic laws that have been on the books for 40 years now.

What is the position of the Democratic Junta on this point?

The Junta is for leaving the Francoist apparatus intact, apart to suppress them. ic Council', which includes them both, gives the King some critical support.

Isn't the CP supporting the • Democratic Military Union (a recent formation involving about 200 officers, nine of whom are on trial for sedition)?

Yes, and they also tend to support their programme — which doesn't even call for democratic rights for soldiers. They are demanding a more professional army. keep their official privileges and they want more money. The CP says that they are 'friends of the people'.

Of course we call for the dropping of charges against the nine officers. The Government isn't even allowing them to be defended by civilian lawyers. in calls for a general strike in conThe strikes had a dual purpose: on the economic front they were against the wage freeze (one of the King's first moves) and But the central The metal workers' unions voted unanimously in favour of the 7 Deeember demonstration at Carabanchel. But because of limited legal tactics available to the CNS, and because slogans like 'Strike and everyone go home' were used, the strikes were There were meetings in each individual factory, but the CP refused to support the call for a general day The LC called for a general strike in the metal industry and for demonstrations, stoppages, meetings and elections of strike committees.

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