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Editorial
November 19, 1959
Filipino Forum
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Publisher Victorio Acosta Velasco recounts attending anti-discrimination and unity conferences with open, encouraging discussions, contrasting them with an undemocratic organizational invitation demanding opponents absent themselves, which he deems Hitler-like and inconsistent with democracy.
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PUBLISHER'S COLUMN
Victorio Acosta Velasco
Editor and Publisher
and Mrs. Philippine Ways Of
was held Hill. The democracy
S. Nay went to a conference of the
land. Washington State Board Against
Discrimination at Port
Gamble Nov. 7-8. On Nov. 13, I also
attended an evening workshop of
to Salt Seattle Civic
Unity Commit-
After
another 4
Discussions were on both sides
n and Mp
the issues raised and the free-
I reception
vador Tr
to express an opinion
was
11 the mer
ver restricted but, on the con-
try, was encouraged.
nn gave
wlyweds
Differences in ideas were noted
vador
Tin
various opinions on controver-
quests wr
issues expressed. There nev-
Guerre
was any slight indication of
(alone, Mp
opressing contrary
opinion.
ace Misorel
ere was every sign of encour-
nd daught
ndoza, M
g participation in the discus-
nany othey
ons, whether you are for or a-
inst.
This is the method of a demo-
second lig
cratic society.
ne Army.
in the invitations sent to us,
were not advised to stay a-
general
if we did not hold ideas in
tual Life
formity with those of the spon-
Rapid Cit
ning parties.
as just or
e spirit of the invitation and
Seattle,
the meeting was so
different
nis agents
another invitation sent out
en Pheas
an organization which states:
or Alaska
the event your motive is to
r guests
contrary, then we demand that
Browne,
exile yourself for fear that
Ferrera,
presence might be damaging
Camilon,
ther than constructive.
uez.
I have never seen one that can
mass the above statement in
idity and inconsistency. Who-
erwrote that invitation appears
e like a Hitler trying to im-
his will in a militaristic way
ad
James
not in the process of a demo-
iie society.
AY
ell me another one!
Victorio Acosta Velasco
Editor and Publisher
and Mrs. Philippine Ways Of
was held Hill. The democracy
S. Nay went to a conference of the
land. Washington State Board Against
Discrimination at Port
Gamble Nov. 7-8. On Nov. 13, I also
attended an evening workshop of
to Salt Seattle Civic
Unity Commit-
After
another 4
Discussions were on both sides
n and Mp
the issues raised and the free-
I reception
vador Tr
to express an opinion
was
11 the mer
ver restricted but, on the con-
try, was encouraged.
nn gave
wlyweds
Differences in ideas were noted
vador
Tin
various opinions on controver-
quests wr
issues expressed. There nev-
Guerre
was any slight indication of
(alone, Mp
opressing contrary
opinion.
ace Misorel
ere was every sign of encour-
nd daught
ndoza, M
g participation in the discus-
nany othey
ons, whether you are for or a-
inst.
This is the method of a demo-
second lig
cratic society.
ne Army.
in the invitations sent to us,
were not advised to stay a-
general
if we did not hold ideas in
tual Life
formity with those of the spon-
Rapid Cit
ning parties.
as just or
e spirit of the invitation and
Seattle,
the meeting was so
different
nis agents
another invitation sent out
en Pheas
an organization which states:
or Alaska
the event your motive is to
r guests
contrary, then we demand that
Browne,
exile yourself for fear that
Ferrera,
presence might be damaging
Camilon,
ther than constructive.
uez.
I have never seen one that can
mass the above statement in
idity and inconsistency. Who-
erwrote that invitation appears
e like a Hitler trying to im-
his will in a militaristic way
ad
James
not in the process of a demo-
iie society.
AY
ell me another one!
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Society
Freedom Of Opinion
Open Discussions
Exclusionary Invitation
Contrary Opinions
What entities or persons were involved?
Victorio Acosta Velasco
Washington State Board Against Discrimination
Seattle Civic Unity Committee
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For Democratic Discussions And Criticism Of Undemocratic Exclusion
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Open Dialogue And Critical Of Authoritarianism
Key Figures
Victorio Acosta Velasco
Washington State Board Against Discrimination
Seattle Civic Unity Committee
Key Arguments
Discussions At Conferences Encouraged Free Expression Of Opinions Regardless Of Views
No Oppression Of Contrary Opinions Was Observed
Democratic Society Promotes Participation Whether For Or Against Issues
Contrast With An Invitation Demanding Self Exile For Contrary Motives
Such Exclusionary Tactics Are Stupid, Inconsistent, And Akin To Hitler Imposing Will Militaristically