Appeal From
The Communist Youth Union
Dear comrades and friends:
The Parliament of Slovakia has voted to make it a crime to "propagate communism in public." Those accused of doing so will face six months to three years in jail.
These authors of the bill try to cover themselves by also making it a crime to "propagate fascism". But fascists often hide often or go by other names. The Leftists and Communists have always been the most sincere fighters against fascism. Millions of Communists have died in the fight against fascism from the 1930s until today. By equating communism with fascism and suppressing free speech for communism, these deputies are paving the way for a quick revival of fascism. It is the left and the working class movement who are the real targets of this law.
We call upon all those who believe in justice and freedom to protest to the Slovak Government. Fascism was defeated once in Europe. We must not let is rise again!
Protest to be sent to:
Josef Migas, Chairman
Nam. Alexandra Dubceka 1
812 80 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
Tel.421 02 544 15601
Fax: 421 02 544 15460
E-mail: predseda@nrsr.sk
Milan Krajca
1st Vice Chairman of the Communist Youth Union (KSM)
International Council and Editorial Board of NSC has sent protests.
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