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Mr. L. Robinson, in moving that this meeting of the Students Association declares its support for the appeal of the Defenders of Peace for outlawing the atomic weapon, pointed out that this weapon was used, with no thought of military objectives. It step in the right direction.

of the Defenders of Peace for outlawing the atomic weapon, pointed out that this weapon was used with no thought of military objectives; it was an instrument of terror and mass extermination. Its use was not compatible with any form of morality. Mr. Piper gave further examples.

Mr. Cook: Who are the Defenders of Peace? Leave this to UN!!

Mr. Jenkins. UN has failed; a reason for this is that it has no direct people's representation. This protest is wanted from individuals.

Mr. Curtin. There are two points of opinion. "A point has been erased." He moved an amendment deleting the words "demand" and inserting "request." This amendment was passed, despite those people who pointed out that even if one was opposed to the organisation which made the appeal, on an issue such as this, there was no point in splitting hairs.

Mr. K. B. O'Brien wished to clarify the issue—he wished to know whether or not this appeal was against all weapons of mass extermination or only the atomic bomb. If the former, then he was prepared to vote for it.

Mr. Robinson: "Mr. O'Brien's remarks marks are an example of muddled thinking. Even if this is not an all embracing motion, it is a step in the ritgh direction.

Mr. Henderson: "It isn't muddled thinking—look at South Korea."

Mr. Hardle-Boys condemned the quibbling of the meeting in passing the amendment. He said that one's personal prejudice against any organisation in a matter of such worldwide importance was ridiculous.

The motion was passed in its amended form.