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Poll Reveals Conservative Core in Freshman Class

Freshmen opposed to Pusey's resignation also opposed the strike, 50 to 44 per cent. But even those freshmen opposing Pusey's resignation also opposed, by a two to one margin, his decision to call in the police.

The hard care of conservatism can be found among the five per cent saying they would join YAF, "if asked."

84 Per Cent Have No Ties

The vast majority of freshmen (84 per cent), however, are not members of any campus political organization.

Those who are members of political groups tend to join the traditionally popular and often inactive Young Democrats or Young Republicans. The only active group with a relatively large membership is OBU. All the other active groups have memberships of about one per cent each.

A much larger percentage of freshmen indicated they would join certain political groups, "if asked." While the YDs maintained a lead with 11 per cent, YPSL tallied a surprising 10 per cent and the NAC attracted 9 per cent of the class, with some students expressing interest in both.

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Freshmen from the whole range of the political spectrum had a variety of suggestions in response to the open-ended question, "how if at all, should Harvard be improved?"

One student, who indicated he was satisfied, very conservative. and a "WASP (1630)," said, "Students should be made to realize that coming to Harvard is a PRIVILEGE, not a right. They should be made to conform in all respects with the established policy of the University, under penalty of direct and immediate disciplinary action. (i.e. expulsion or two-year suspension.)"

A satisfied liberal said, "Get rid of Gen Ed requirements and Expos. Stop limiting all the good courses."

A dissatisfied radical added, "The basic ill of Harvard is that it promotes competition among its students. Maybe this is to prepare us for the outside world. It should give those who don't want to be prepared a viable alternative."

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