far-reaching discussion on the form of the next demonstration — a discussion which was flavoured perceptibly by the events of Paris, vSc groups all over the country have already begun their preparations. The objective is to get out at least 100,000 militants for the autumn offensive. This demonstration will without doubt be the most significant in Britain since the anti-fascist gatherings in the Thirties, some dele gates maintained that the demonstration might develop into an insurrection; certainly the possibility exists.
The next demonstration will repDanger aralnst me monstrousness or m perialism as seen in Vietnam, but something much more: complete anu coral asgust win social-democ racy's pathetie efforts to bolster capitalism in this country. If the British Government tries to Ignore this feeling or attempts to ban this demonstration it will only have itself to blame for the ConSe числесь. Harold Wilson should ponder the problems facing de Gaulle at this very moment and they should remember that the Long March has not yet begun. When it does, in Tariq All's words, It will begin at the Acropolis and end at the Pentagon' The South Wales Area National Union of Mineworkers has invited vsc to send a contingent to take part in its annual demonstration and gala in Wales. All those interested in attending this or simply joining vSc please write to: VSC, 8 Toynbee Street, London, E1.
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In Vietnam last year the us government admitted that cs gas can be fatal. An Australian, Corporal Bowtell died after breathing cs in a house two hours after it had been pumped full of the chemical. The gas mask he was wearIng was not sumcient protection South Vietnam hospital staff have revealed that of the cs casualties arriving at the hospitals the intant mortality rate is 90% and the adult 50%. The North Vietnamese have documented well over 300 deaths from this "non-lethal" weapon.
The Chief of Police in Paris has admitted that cs is being used against the demonstrators. Where do they buy it? From America? Or, is it being manure in thirTEE BLACK DWARF wants to know. There should be reminders everywhere, reminders of the War, reminders of the alliances to which Britain is chained, reminders of Britain's contribution to World War Three-nerve gas, plague viruses, bombs of all kinds. Reminders of the bombers which fly constantly not only over Vietnam, but over almost every country in the world, including Britain. How do we remind people? Painting up the one word VIETNAM is a useful way. But try instead a simple symbol which has an even wider and more basic meaning.
In many recent demonstrations RED PAINT has been used. Because RED PAINT is a symbol of blood and fire. Beeause RED PAINT illustrates destruction but does not destroy.
It is important to show exactly who in this country is contributing most to the American war effort. I don't just mean the US Embassy, the Australian and New Zealand Embassies or the US bases which pock this country. I also mean the offices of US and British firms which contribute to the war effort. I also mean British military bases, installations and deep shelters. I also mean British germ warfare stations like the one at Porton, Wilts., and British firms producing weapons of any sort, including riot control weapons for use on us. I also mean the offices of newspapers which support the US murder of Vietnam. I also mean the offices of political parties and government offices most directly connected with the conduct of the war and the alliance which makes the war possible.
I suggest that the contribution of all these powers to the Vietnam war should be publicly recognised. That these buildings and camps and offices should be decorated, free of charge, with splashes of RED PAINT. That RED PAINT Should be dropped along the roads to nuclear bases. That RED PAINT should mark the prisons where the bravest members of the Peace movement are locked away for attempting to cause a breach of the war. That RED PAINT should spatter the election posters and headquarters of all MPs who do not vote against the defence estimates and the posters of all candidates who talk compromise and bloody consensus. No need for huge RED PAINT demonstrations. Two or three people working together is the ideal size for a team. The job is to spread RED PAINT, not to get arrested. The idea is to identify publicly every working part of the murder machine. This will make machine-breaking that much easier.
It will take time to spread, but that can't remove the dramatic impact of more and more RED PAINT parches appearing. We can underline the meanings of the symbole with home-made posters which bear stencilled slogans on a background of RED PAINT.
Because the paint is red, they'll say we're communists. They'll say that anyway. Tell them the paint is red because human blood is red. When? Begin now. Then let the RED PAINT spread.