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- July 20, 1970 Dear The enclosure almost explains itself, but not entirely, Four of us -- Noam Chomsky, Stewart Meacham, Howard Zinn, and I -- are taking t upon ourselves to circulate and seck signatures for this "statement of collective responsibility." In nature, this is very much Like the earlier "Call to Resist Illegitimate Authority," the basis for the charges against Spock, et al. It is an attempt, essentially, to have those who approve of certain acts of resistance -- whether of young. . —~ men to resist the draft, as in the earlier case, or of a few committed - LO people to destroy draft files and the Like, as in this case ~- to ° accept. the moral responsibility for such acts, This is neither dishonest nor romantic. In signing the statement, you will not be stating that you participated directly in the acts mentioned, but that you join with those who did in believing that such acts are appropriate in this society, at this time, The signatures must be collected quickly, so they can be printed up before August 7, That means I must have such signatures in hand: before August 1. Already, a hundred or so have signed, and we seek as many as possible -- famous and not, whole families, young and old. Implicit in your signature is your commitment, if at all possible, to attend the rally in Wilmington, Delaware at noon on August 7, when all this will be announced. At the sally, none who sign this will find themselves participating in any illegal act at that tine, This is an attempt to engage; and it comes at a’ time ‘when. many of us believe ‘that we must find additional ways to register our deep protest at what our society does and what it is becoming. ferably, phone me (Office: 607/256-4892; home: 272-6584), or Noam, W Stewart, or Howard. If you are going to sign, please do so promptly, es and please send to my home address: 1004 East Shore Drive, Ithaca, 4 New York, 14550, ‘ If you have any questions, please feel free to write ory, pre= : / | S/f » Douglas F, Dowd