Diversionism.

Mr. J. P. Lewin claimed that the ban did not stifle discussion. To say it did was an insult to students intelligence. Information and discussion on sex and religion could go on in private, which was preferable to a "public brawl like the last debate." Under mob influence, emotionally unstable adolescents [unclear: wo] not think analytically, but rely on emotional convictions. Taking sides on such personal matters caused social disintegration, by rousing animosities which would continue in other fields and affect political solidarity, playing into the hands of mischief makers and reactionaries. It was bad tactics for progressives to divert their activities into unprofitable personal antagonism. The question of the effect of the discussions on abnormal psychology also had to be considered.

"I think Mr. McCulloch is an anachronism and that Mr. Lewin should have given his speech living down" was how Derek Freeman began. He pointed out the danger of thoughtlessly accepting traditional opinions—opinions which had for their outlet all public sources or information—press, radio, schools and universities. Debates, by stimulating individual thought, countered this danger. On the question of sex: "It is no use trying, to stop a bad smell by putting the lid on the dustbin—you have to clean It out."

Said Mr. McDonald: "Hitler is encouraging women to have platoons of babies by fair means or foul." He contrasted Hitler's methods with those of the Soviet Union, which encouraged sex discussion and doubled the birthrate.

Mr. Braybrooke supported the negative, stating that as we got our money from the government we should not run the risk or offending the public. Replying to this later. Mr. Aimers said:

"I feel most student, art with me when I say that rather than submit to such a humiliating principle, the University would prefer to bold its lectures in a tin shed with no government assistance at all."

Mr. Wall, following an interjection, referred to the ignorance of most of us concerning Confucianism, and illustrated the value or discussion on religion by the possibility of securing converts for Confucius after live minutes' talk. There were a number of other speakers from the floor.