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Show The ThunderbixxC Monday May 20, 1985 Page 7 Soviets said to mislead (continued, from page 1) people tried to organize independent nuclear freeze and antinuclear groups in the Soviet Union, but they were not tolerated. They were immediately arrested and severely prosecuted, said Sorokun. Sorokun explains that the authorities were reasoning that they had a lot of justification to punish them because they perceived it as a question of the peaceful Soviet foreign policy. The authorities used to say, Do you mean to say that our nuclear weapons are for war? Dont you realize that they are only for peaceful purpose to defend our motherland and our comrades-in-arm- s in socialist countries by instigating nuclear freeze and antinuclear movement in the Soviet Union? You are trying to put under question the legitimacy of the Soviet Union defense strategy said Sorokun. that is based on nuclear deferents, Sorokun also explained that in the Soviet Union young children are misinformed of the United States government. He said that the children are told that America is the cause of all the worlds troubles. The Soviet Union is a danger to peace, he said its a country that conceives aggression throughout the world. According to Sorokun, they use the example of the Vietnam and Korean wars. The Arab-Israewars are always being explained as instigated by American Zionists and supported by American militants. Sorokun explained in his speech what his reasons for leaving the Soviet Union were: I didnt want to be a tiny little screw in this giant machine. Unfortunately some people agree to be that tiny screw because they think if they are given such an opportunity they will still be a tiny little screw but in the machine of oppression, said Sorokun. Some people are so poor that they are eager to sell their conscience. They see it as an opportunity to receive food or clothing offered only to the elite people, said Sorokun. Sorokun uses an analogy to describe the Soviet society: In the Soviet Union, its like a cage full of pigeons. The cage has little sticks for the birds on different levels. Each bird is constantly trying to climb to the higher stick because he doesnt want the defacation of the bird above him to fall on his head. Once hes on a higher stick he doesnt care whos below. In closing Sorokun wanted to stress the fact to Americans that if America cancels its Star Wars defense program, destroy all its nuclear weapons, and cancel all legislative bills providing money for defense weapons, the Soviets would not do likewise. WITH OUR ICE CREAM SPECIAL CLIFFS COUNTRY CUPBOARD 1001 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CEDAR CITY. 586-256- 8 NEW STORE HOURS-MON- . THRU THURS. 8 AM TO 8 PM FRI. & SAT 8 AM TO 9 PM. SUN. 10 AM TO 7 PM li COUPON BUY ONE ICE CREAM CONE GET ONE (THE SAME SIZE) FREE! Experience the cruise of a lifetime Departure Date June 3, 14, 17, to July 1st WHEN . Right after school Cal! today for application from $299 plus 22 port tax. Kris 3urnsDick Madsen (801) 272-809- 3 Travel Collect to EY llforld (Call Book) Quad Occupancy. |