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-----_-- Information-honestly, openly and freely shared- is the hallmark of democracy Free publicity? ONE OF THE MOST MADDENING aspects of so-called hate propaganda trials we've seen in Canada over the last several months is getting the feeling that the accused are deriving considerable satisfaction from all the free publicity they get.. Ernst Zundel and, more recently, James Keegstra have both been found guilty of the respective criminal charges concerning dissemination of hate propaganda brought against them, and both appeared unrepentant after their trials were over. Zundel said several months ago something to the effect that for a million dollars he couldn't have bought the publicity he received through press coverage of his trial. Keegstra launched an immediate appeal after the jury found him guitly Saturday of promoting hatred and is quoted as saying he does not feel guilty in his own mind. One can't help but to agree with the Alberta lawyer who said it is doubtful charges should have been laid, in the Keegstra case at least, since doing so only provides a springboard for those who would preach hate propaganda. Better, he said, to let them wallow in the obscurity they deserve. Inside looking out THE NEW LANDLORDS at Queen's Park are slowly finding out what it's like to be on the inside looking out, instead of on the outside looking longingly in. Environment Minister Jim Bradley's executive was in the area Saturday morning and said that while the Liberals are delighted to be finally in power at Queen's Park, holding power has made members of the new team aware of how sobering the responsibility is. He said that while it was easy to talk a lot in Opposition about the problems, it is quite another thing to do something about them once the Opposition has a chance to put ideas into effect. At first, some of Mr. Gallon's remarks seemed naive but they were frank, really. ? The Gary Gallons will probably learn in time to become cagey, but in the meantime those like him have to be credited with being frank, even at the risk of sounding a bit green. 'Antmportant word STRIKE IS A very important word in the vocabulary of the newspaper reader. Strike as a verb signals violence. Strike modified by an adjective can have a number of different but equally unpleasant meanings. Air strike. Nuclear strike. Hunger strike. On strike. The most common strike in the news is the labour strike. A group of people wants more money than their employer can be persuaded to give. The major league baseball players have announced they will stop work early next month if agreement on a contract is not reached. Since the average salary in the major league baseball player ranks is $350,000, baseball fans and others have little, if any, sympathy for the players. A death during a strike always gets a big play in the media. Last week the Associated Press wire service distributed a picture of a Brazilian mother and her dead baby. A hospital attendant allegedly refused to treat the baby. Closer to home, Mitsubishi workers refused to work for two days. Asecond vote on the same contract resulted in acceptance of the company's offer. Mitsubishi workers blocked a public road and interfered with innocent members of the public on their way to Sainte-Marie Park and a ride on a tourist attraction, the Sainte-Marie I. The past tense of strike, struck, comes to mind, as in struck dumb with amazement. Must strike and public relations always be antithetical? MHC staff boost tornado relief fund Staff at the Mental by M.H.C. staff to Health Centre in $6,268.40. Money to O.P.S.E.U. president, Penetanguishene have Taise relief funds for and by Local 307 raised $1,567.10 for the victims of tornadoes OPS Ur president Ontario tornado relief that swept central Garry Lenehan, who fund. Ontario are still heads, the local trickling in, M.H.C. representing Oak Ridge The three-to-one information officer Jim _ attendants. matching formula in- park said Friday. Oak Ridge patients stituted by (he Appeals for funds are also collecting provincial government. wore issued by Maurice donations for tornado boosts the fund raising victims. Brunelle, Local 329. a Expresses appreciation Dear Editor: I would like to express our appreciation to your newspaper and the many volunteers that made the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre events on Shondecti weekend (July 13, 14) such a success. Specifically, volunteers in our gift shop, Bill Wilson, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for his excellent wild animal display, Debra and Rolf Kraiker, Barrie for their practical canoe demonstrations and student staff members for their nature exhibits. ' Despite the humid weather, all visitors, staff and volunteers enjoyed the events. Sincerely, -Bob Whittam Executive Director Wye Marsh Wildlife 'Centre Creative peacemaking Dear Editor: Your community is invited to participate in a Creative Peacemaking Contest. The purpose of the contest is to stimulate people to think about and express their interest, their ideas and their concerns about peace. Virtually no one opposes the cause; the dif- ferences between people are basically how to achieve the peaceful settlement of disputes. Some believe a strong military force will prevent war; others believe disarmament and a reduction of military power is the method needed. The creative peacemaking contest provides everyone with the opportunity to express their views, to contribute to a peaceful world. There are nine categories in the contest: Music...Essays and Short Stories...Art and Crafts...Video...Poetry...Photography One Act Plays...Children's Literature. Entries are welcome from all people and will be divided into three divisions: elementary school, high school, and adult. Your community can contribute in any one of the following ways: 1) Enter the contest yourself and encourage your friends and neighbours to do likewise. 2) Promote the contest within your own community - in newsletters, etc. 3) Sponsor ad- yertisements for the contest in the media. 4) Contribute prizes for award winning entries. | (Awards for various categories will be made in the name of the donor.) 5) Business, industry, service clubs, professional associations can contribute funds to help us in administering the contest. Completed works will be accepted from Sept. 2 to Oct. 31, 1985 and winners will be announced at Creative Peacemaking Festival, Nov. 9 and 10 at St. Lawrence College Saint-Laurent, Kingston. Finally sir, in the event of war, all of us woul make major personal and financial sacrifices id the war effort. Efforts to promote peace are immeasurably less expensive and far mora rational. Please assist: us. For more information contact, Brian J. Judge 544-5400 ext 268 -Rocco Cerisano -Eetters The Penetanguishene Citizen welcomes Letters to the Editor. They must be legible, signed (by hand), and carry the writer's address and telephone number for verification. Pen names are not allowed and anonymous letters will not be published. Letters published by this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper, its publisher or editor. Publisher: Andrew Markle --Penetanguishene-Citizen-- kéitor: Peter Sporn Editorial Staff: Douglas Reed Murray Moore ~ Paul Sanderson Published at Bayweb Limited every Tuesday at 74 Main Street, Penetanguishene, Ontario 549-2012 Second Class Mail Registration Number 2327 Production Foreman: Jim Robb Production Staff: Angie Grasic Elizabeth Clark Kelli Baguley Advertising Manager: Bob Finch Advertising Staff: Linda Ladd Dawna Rientsma Circulation Manager: Arnold Burgher Administration: June Robbins, Cathy Dupuis Page 6, Tuesday, July 23, 1985 a ES