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To the editor:
| have recently read a letter in the Washington Times from James HjrMeredith, of Cincinnati, Ohio, thaTT found to be very interesting, and with the thought that your readers may find it interesting also, it is as follows:
“I support the Republican party candidates in the 1988 election and would like to urge other members of the black race to do so.
“I hold this position because the greatest enemy facing the black race in 1988 is the white liberal. Most Republicans are not liberals. The only thing worse than a Democratic liberal is a Republican liberal - and thank heavens, there are only a few of those left. The only thing worse than a white liberal is a black liberal, and the only thing worse than a black liberal is a black opportunist - better known collectively as the black elite.
“1 support the Republican party because the key to the American dream is citizenship, with all of its rights and privileges, and also with all of its responsibilities and obligations. With the Republicans, full citizenship for the black race may be possible. With the white Democratic liberal policies, full citizenship for the black race can never be.
“I support Republicans because I believe that abortion is wrong.
“I support Republicans because I believe that handing out sex devices in our schools is wrong.
“I support Republicans because 1 believe that divestment in South Africa is wrong.
“I support Republicans because 1 believe that handing out diplomas tc black Americans who have not beer taught what that diploma represents is wrong.
“I support Republicans because 1
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