Simple (but draconian) solutions to complex problems are very seductive. But with rare exceptions, always create major problems. The drug war is a good example. I'm proud to be associated here with people who have spent their lives expanding democratic participation in our institutions. New Day Pacifica's attempt to shut listener-supporters out of responsibility for the radio they pay for (and force thousands of listener dollars to be spent on their empty conceit) is nothing but one more attempt to impose on Pacifica the same kind of autocratic control so popular today in many state legislatures. It is nothing but a vain and shoddy attempt to make sure they can do it 'their way'.
Otis Maclay
