Exec discusses poems

The Executive has allowed the editor of Argot to publish two poems which may incur legal action if published.

The poems were referred to Executive by the Publications Board.

The President of the Student's Association, Gerard Curry said "The possibility of financial loss must be measured against freedom of expression, and the independence of the editor as regards these poems.

"I think it can be left to the editor."

David Tait said: "'I object to the poems in question because we are here to represent the students, and I do not think the majority of students would agree with us incurring possible financial loss."

Peter Cullen said he opposed the publication of the poems because it "may cause some people quite a lot of upset and what-not."

Terry Arnold said Procesh probably annoyed a lot of people but that was hardly a valid reason for stopping it.

John Wild said the only justification for the law of blasphemous libel was to protect religion from immoderate and extravagant attacks.

Peter Zohrab aid that an atheist was not protected by law from these attacks so this challenge to accepted standards was a good thing."

John Eade said: "I personally find this offensive and on this ground oppose publication."

This sentiment was challenged because the personal opinion of members as to the blasphemous nature of the poem was irrelevant.

John Eade and David Tait dissented from the final motion.

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The Inter hostel committee reported that the popcorn party incurred a loss of $23.

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Next year a levy of 50c will be imposed on hostel residents, a levy of 20c to be collected for the remainder of this year.

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Over $1,650 has been collected for 1% AID at Victoria.

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Victoria's Radio Show cannot be accepted by the commercial network as the contents are not suitable.

The national network is only interested in a national university show, as opposed to a local show.

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