SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1935. Volume 6. Number 16.
A Suggested Ballot
A Suggested Ballot.
An idea of the type of questions can be gained from the following draft ballot, which has been suggested and approved by the V.U.C. Anti-War Movement. It consists of ten questions:—
(Answer Yes or No.)
(1) | Do you accept Mr. Forbes' statement, "If Britain is at war New Zealand is at war"? |
(2) | Do you regard New Zealand and British re-armament as a safeguard against war? |
(3) | Do you oppose repressive legislation which forms a part of war preparations (e.g., suppression of freedom of speech assembly, organisation)? |
(4) | Do you oppose service overseas? |
(5) | Do you oppose service in New Zealand? |
(6) | Do you oppose auxiliary service (medical, administrative, industrial)? |
(7) | Would you delay your opposition until the outbreak of war? |
(8) | Is personal refusal of service sufficient without organised resistance? |
(9) | Are you in favour of strikes to prevent war? |
(10) | If strikes fail, will you resist war by force? |
Suggestions and criticisms are wanted. Leave a note in the rack for Secretary, Peace Ballot Committee.