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Date Posted: Sun, Feb 24 2008, 16:56:45 PST
Author: CR VETS
Subject: Letter to 200 Editors et al

Dear Editor,

In this part of the world the print, radio and television media have justly become known as �The Fourth Estate�. In theory at least, such provides, on an investigative basis, to we mere mortals, that much-needed information so essential to the supposed �checks and balances� within the constitutional frameworks of these islands.

I therefore write to you, fellow authors and journalists, not only as a co-founder of the Civil Rights Association in 1967, but as one who is actively engaged, on a daily basis in promoting the programme of events agreed by the 1968 40th Anniversary Commemoration Committee, established on a Six County basis, some months ago in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.

A few prominent members of the �Fourth Estate�, then comparatively mere youngsters like myself in those days, have been in contact, suggesting that a platform be provided so that they, some now household names, can publicly relate their experiences of the civil rights era. We have much to learn from that era and its implications for the future, both at home and abroad. No doubt their desire is shared by other journalists, who may be willing to stand up and relate their own role and lessons learnt. Such will be placed on the public record, on as permanent a basis as we guarantee. Of course other genuine grass roots� �democratic activists� of those times, who wish to be part of the commemorative programme, are also cordially invited to make contact, via Derry, 028-71-286359 (after 6 PM) or by e-mail, rights.civil@googlemail.com

Yours truly,

Name & Address supplied

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