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Editorial

By VVAW

INDOCHINA

Within the next few weeks we can expect that the United States military and the regime of Nguyen Van Thieu in Saigon may attack the liberated zones controlled by the Provisional Revolutionary Government (PRG). These attacks will violate the treaty that was signed one year ago on January 27th. These agreements have been violated by the US government and the Saigon regime since the day they were signed. Thieu holds over 200,000 political prisoners in jail; the US military is illegally increasing aid and the Thieu regime has repeatedly violated the territorial integrity of the PRG areas. All of these violations are being blamed on the PRG and the DRV.

We are not fooled by government statements and the bellicose reports of the media. It is the United States government that continues to violate the treaty. On January 27th, demonstrations will occur around the country. It is our duty to make these demonstrations large and loud and demand the implementation of the Vietnam and Laos peace agreements, an end to aid for Lon Nol and Thieu and the recognitions of the PRG and the Royal Government of the National Union in Cambodia.

LAWTON-GARDNER TRIAL

Last month the second trial of Gary Lawton and Zurebu Gardner ended in another hung jury. These two men should be freed now. They are innocent of the charges against them and yet must now stand a third trial. The government's case against them is based solely on racism, lies and distortions. We must all continue to support Lawton and Gardner through this third trial and until they are set free.

The American government is responsible for the continued war in Indochina. It is responsible for the repression which results in frame-up trials. Only the unity of the American people through direct action will throw off the monster that engulfs us all.

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