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ADDRESS THE BBC had a special programme on immigration' last week The star attraction was Enoch Powell The interAs a result the central issue discussed was repatriation. was opposed by Merlyn Rees and William Whitelaw, but the debate was structured in such a fashion that the whole Many of the well-meaning participants from the studio audience have registered a formal complaint against the programme. They are right to do so, but there are broader Should the medie be neutral and "balanced' where the question of racism is invalved. Most of the press and TV appear to think so. They are not neutral or Da arced on the Question ol terrorism, Or or the question of strikes in British industry, The bulk of the media displaye a blatant Tory blas, Why then the misplaced yuny me band intereows with Tonight)? Why the equation of racists and those whom In fact the main argument which Labour leaders utilise in reply is in itself raciat, "There's no need for concern, says the social-democratic Tweedindee because we're not letting any more blacks in." You're letting in a few, replies Tory Tweedledum, and these should be stepped. Black women should find husbands in this country, Surely there are anough black laces to choose from here aiready.
From this it is only a small step forward to repatriation The problem nas been identled. I Is black people. Not Not the cuts in the Not the urban decay in Britain's cities. the massive out a defence. No, It is none of these. It is the blacks. That is how the politicians of the major poiltical Anti-racists who are fighting them must at the very least not fall into their trap and accept the limits which they seek do unpose on a mal discussion of the issues at stake The media constantly forces us to do that. We must equaily If you agree with these principles and want to be involved in activities by Socialist Challenge supporters in your area, fill in the form below and send it to us: I am interested in more information about activities in enclose 50p to Send 1o Socialist Challenge, 328/9 Upper St, London N1.