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Salient. Official Newspaper of Victoria University of Wellington Students Association. Vol 40 No. 14. June 13 1977

SRC criticised

SRC criticised

To the Jerks responsible,

I am disgusted at the action taken by the Student Association in attempting to diminish to some extent, the profits for South Africa, by banning the sale of all Rothmans and their subisduary brands of cigarettes on campus. I can only assume this action was taken with the recommendation of the SRC and feel confident in stating that this action does not carry the popular consent of the majority of the student population.

It is not the theory behind this action that I object to, but the way the SRC have gone about effecting some policy of their own. The SRC it seems to me are placing themselves on equal footing with the South African government when they dictate what a majority can and can't do. Surely the SRC is suppressing the student right to choice.

May I suggest that Rothmans etc. be available and it be left up to the student conscience as to whether they continue to buy that brand. Don't say we can't.

Pull your socks up SRC. You seem to be placing yourself in the same class on your place Piggy, that of a dictator.

Signed Pissed Off.

(SRC is made up of students who are concerned enough to make Association policy. Any student can turn up and vote. Your argument is based on false premises. — Ed)

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