Stop S-1! an analysis of the criminal justice codification, revision and reform act of 1975
New York: Guardian, 1976. 8p., 8.5x11 inches, stapled wraps, light handling wear, staples rusted else very good condition. Reprinting of several articles appearing in the October 15, October 22 and November 5, 1975 issues of the Guardian.
S-1, 799 pages long, "breathes new life into the Smith act [which]...prohibited anyone from advocating or teaching the desirability of overthrowing the government by force.." --drops the term "advocacy" and substitutes "incites...to conduct." The bill also re-enacts a rescinded "incitement to riot" act, and empowers and protects police provocateurs. Further, "The section on 'Impairing military effectiveness by issuing a false statement' threatens journalists with jail if the military decided their reports 'aren't accurate.'."
Cat.No: 59948
Price: $12.00