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To the Editor of the Crimson:

In regard to the letter in "The Mail" of November 9, written by Mr. Lakeman: he states that he is a pacifist because he would rather spend taxes on schools and other internal improvements than on supporting a very modern army. But how are the schools and other internal affairs to be protected from outside invasion? Does he want us to become a country of pacifitsts, a ripe plum of easy picking for any other country in the world today? The leading American statesmen of today realize that isolation is no longer sufficient to keep us out of European politics and wars. If isolation is to be no longer enough protection, then we must have some protection. Like most militarists I don't want war. I think the action of the U. S. in keeping out the Italo-Ethiopian fracas is to be highly commended. However, I do believe that we must have an army ready on hand in case of attack or invasion. Hugh Bertsch '40