A little reported passage in Wilson's television speech in America gave a clue to effects of the anti-Vietnam war movement. Explaining the feelings of the British people on Vietnam he exclaimed "everywhere I go I find pecple demonstrating against the Vietnam war." Harold Wilson drew the conclusion frem this that he should continue to support Jchnson, We should force him to draw a different conclusion, We should ensure that everywhere Wilson goes he finds demonstrations which insist that he reverse his policy of supporting Johnsen. He shnuld be put in the position where he has t> adopt the stratagem cf Johnson in going from place to place in helicopter, This very fact would make a basic change to the British polttical scene, It is no little thing when the political leaier of a country ca»not go ahout the land without being in fear of demonstrators. We sheuld make Wilson's life as lifficuilt as possible, We can start to do this on February the 23rd when he will be at Lambeth Town Hall. All readers of the Week should ensure that as many people as possible turn up to give him the welcome he deserves,
The WeekThe Week Vol. 9, No. 7, c. 14 February 1968
Wilson's Lament
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