demo in London on 12 August.
The information on the NF counter-mobilisation in the 9 August issue of Socialist Challenge was reported in an irresponsible way. Our criticism is not that the information turned out to be incorrect; rather, we criticise the report for failing to take into account the prime function of the article — to mobilise for the demo.
While the news that the NF was mobilising from 'as far away as Manchester' may have mobilised some Troops Out supporters on a 'macho' basis, it was equally likely to intimidate some others unused to demos.
We feel that you should have made it clear that on past occasions we have been well able to defend ourselves against fascist attacks. You should have ensured that your reporting raised rather than lowered morale. Socialist Challenge is not Socialist Challenge, 27 Sept mber 1979, Page 14 Nowhere (23 August) concerning conference resolutions from Southampton Constituency Labour Party.
As a member of Southampton ILP, I cannot speak for Tribunites, nor for the 'Hodgson centrist grouping' (perhaps SC could tell me who these people are!), nor for comrades who were mandated by ward branches, but I can state that Southampton Labour Party has consistently and actively supported Camoaign for Labour Parti Democracy initiatives (indeed we were one of the original movers of the resolution some three years ago).
We completely reject the destructive and divisive tactics of the Militant if putting their own 'position' on party democracy in opposition to the CLPD initiative — tactics which have actually impeded progress on this question in the past. Certainly we were not willing to women at work IT WAS good to read about women's fight for equality in the United States and the progress they have made [Socialist Challenge, 13 September]. But Ilona Gersh, the iron ore miner, seems to have some odd experiences have been harassed by their male co-workers it can be traced directly to the foremen's attitudetowards women and their discussions with mine worker.
who are the women bashers, while male workers are supportive — runs through the article, and is in complete contrast to reports of the shop-floor position in Britain.
Your article about a woman tactical.
She says that each time 'women enough.
This view - that it is management I WOULD like to take exception to Socialist Challenge's editorial on •Ireland (13 September). It gave the impression that the reason we call for Troops Out Now, and not for *a declaration of intent', is purely The editorial argued that 'a watering down of Troops Out Now will not suddenly ensure a qualitative growth in the numbers prepared to take action on Ireland'. This iș true But the key sentence comes later: "This is not a criticism of the basis of the 12 August protest. The demand on which the march was called - thạt Britain declares its intent to withdraw — did allow wider discussion, wider sponsorship, and a greater variety of participating organisations.
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