Pagre 4 College Station, Texas Thursday, October 16, 1969 Moratorium: War of Words (Continued from page 1) ing, only acting as a private citi zen with some sociological ex pertise. “Face up to this (Vietnam) is sue in an honest way,” he said, “but try to keep from making an emotional commitment that blinds you from seeing another point of view,” he advised his listeners. He said he was not surprised at President Nixon’s reaction to the Moratorium, noting that in wartime a “repressive climate” for dissenting opinion is usually present in the interests of mo rale. “The Moratorium provides a means of rational discussion of the Vietnam issue in this repres sive climate,” Kuvlevsky said. “But I have nagging doubt about what good it will do the nation if we plan to stay in Vietnam for more than a short period of time.” Kuvlevsky had praise for the conduct of the estimated 200 A&M students who carried on what he- called “non-emotional dialogue” for the most part on the lawn by the Academic build ing that afternoon. “This is one of the most sat isfying things I’ve seen happen in this county,” the professor said. “As long as we have this feeling, we’re moving.” Curious, Kuvlevsky had asked earlier how many in the audience were in favor of continuing the war. When no one raised his hand, the assembly applauded. Then he asked how many were in favor of getting out of Viet nam tomorrow. Most of the crowd raised their hands. “How many just don’t know what to do?” Kuvlevsky asked. A smaller number responded. Two other members of the A&M faculty presented pro and con arguments on the Nixon ad ministration’s policy on Vietnam. Hugh J. McCann, instructor in philosophy, admitted he was play ing the “devil’s advocate” for the administration, but boiled the reasons why the U. S. is staying in Vietnam to these: —To support the war is not necessarily to agree with every maneuver. Or, many support the war in general but do not agree with the way it is being run at present. —The United States is not so much fighting for the South Viets as against communists. McCann added that the question of whether the United States is going to get out of Vietnam is really academic. “We’re getting out. Now it is how soon.” Dr. Harold W. Harry, an asso ciate biology professor, said the U. S. should get out of Vietnam because: —America’s presence in Viet nam is dishonorable. —The war diverts enormous funds from urgent social prob lems here in our own country. —The U. S. is causing the death and maiming of many peo ple needlessly. James Fenner of Bryan closed the meeting by asking for a moment’s silence “in sorrow for our guilt in participating in hurt ing people in war.” About 90 students carrying candles marched back to the Cof fee Loft. As in the march up to the hall, the demonstrators were advised by College Station police to walk down Church Street in stead of University Drive to avoid potential trouble in the BATTALION CLASSIFIED WANT AD RATES 44 per word itional < One day per word each additional day Minimum charge—60