University of Virginia Library

Contrary to Mr. Hanzelik's allegation
to the effect that "the
SDS philosophy has not as yet
even raised its ugly head here,"
his subsequent warning to the effect
that "To simply say that it
can't happen here, however, is only
to set the stage for its arrival,"
proved more prophetic. The Virginia
Chapter of the Students for
a Democratic Society received authorization
from National Headquarters,
strangely enough, on the
very date Mr. Hanzelik chose to
register his convictions in print.
Anyone interested in a more objective
presentation of the philosophy,
goals and methods of the
SDS is encourage to contact either
of us at 293-2308.

We honestly believe that token
solutions to what are becoming the
chronic problems in the University
community, and American society
as a whole, will no longer
suffice. The lack of truly radical
alternatives to these token solutions
has created an ideological
and practical vacuum which we of
the SDS hope to fill. The failure
of deeds to keep peace with even
the epid rhetorical pronouncements
from Pavilion VIII and the
editorial columns of The Cavalier
Daily has created a demand
for a Leftist philosophy that is
so longer embodied in the passive
hopes of the Great White Liberals,
who have previously constituted
the "radical" left at the University.
For a number of years now, this
University has comfortably seated
itself top a racial and social
powder keg; we welcome those who
care enough to help set off the
fuse.