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Show f V. " it 4 ! ' w $ I ' ' I ; - J J I ! r . I -v 7 ; j I j ;r Is Dissenter Notes Vet Feelings "It is madness to continue our ruthless pursuit in Vietnam," stated Marriner S. Eccles, prominent businessman bus-inessman and Vietnam dissenter, in an hour speech presented by Artists and Speakers, Tuesday night. During his presentation on "Vietnam: Its Economic Eco-nomic Relations," Eccles pointed out that the United States' war in Vietnam is causing serious damage both in the world and inside the nation. He believed that the direct effect of Vietnam has "caused, ". . . serious economic and financial problems within our country. It has divided our country worse than it has ever been divided since the Civil War." Also, he stated, "Because of the war, congress is proposing a surtax on corporations to make up for the ' federal deficit of $28 billion. Furthermore he emphasized by a listing of statements state-ments by McNamara beginning in 1964 when it was stated that "The U.S. hopes to remove most of her troops by the end of '65," and then comparing his statement in 1966 that "This is going to be a long war." Eccles feels that negotiations concerning Vietnam should be held between the Vietnamese with no outside influence. The imposition of other countries thoughts on Vietnam's government has little relation to the reality of a workable government, consistent with the customs and mores of the people, he stated. He continued, "We have been spending tens of niillions abroad, yet our cities are in the midst of riots and cViaos." ' Furthermore, he felt that our government has confused con-fused its priority, that we should be concerned first with our own country. -He said, "Vietnam may be a blessing in disguise if it makes us realize our problems at home." In concluding, Eccles pointed out, "The road is . long and we must win much forgiveness, so let us begin." Marriner Eccles . . . Viet Dissenter David Schoenbrun . . . Involvement Unnecessary |
