Opinion polls

The usual channels to the ear of those who make the decisions are the opinion-polls, delegations and letter-writing, and direct appeals to the public of which demonstrations are one variety. Pressure is always more effective when organised, but it seems to be the occupational hazard of demonstrators to be mis-read, re-written and generally taken out of context. It does, however, provide a group experience and a spiritual release for the participants of the most therapeutic value. Take the case of Cnd today. From the outside it shows all the signs of being a complete religious creed based, rather remarkably, on a single negative tenet. The hymn-like songs, the ritualised proceedings the uncritical adherence of so many of the congregation has every aspect of organised religion.