Interviews.

When interviewed by a Salient reporter as to what he thought of the aims of the Society, Professor Wood said that he was all in favour of people thinking deeply on these subjects, emphasizing, however, that though discussion will be very good, it must not be allowed to degenerate into mere propaganda for opposing points of view. "We are in danger of losing our civil liberties", he said, "unless we keep our eyes open. Good luck to the Society if it can promote discussion on a more or less scientific basis". When asked whether he thought the Society would serve a useful purpose, Professor Wood suggested that the need might have been met by existing societies, more especially the Free Discussions Club, although the subject is one of such size and importance that perhaps it does merit a separate Society.

Professor Gould when interviewed said: "Discussion is necessary in time of war, but if it proves to be from a propagandist angle, such an organisation would be better non-existent. Provided that it is in the pursuit of truth I have no objection to the Society, but propaganda must be avoided".

Professor Wood stated further that he thought danger might be implicit in any attempt to get speakers from outside the college. "Any topic is a fit topic for discussion, and out of the clash of views truth will arise" he said, "but when such clubs are used by outside persons to further their own aims, such a club ceases to be of value".

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