{Moderation and Extremism}[14th March 1970]

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Saturday 14th March 1970

11.30 pm [continued]

            (The following are expanded from my first “sketch” sheet*: those marked “(L)” in brackets.)

(L)       Man naturally inclines towards “moderate” views -- which is one of the reasons why they are called “moderate”.  Any extreme political organisation imposed by force will eventually tend to be pushed by the people towards more “moderate” leanings -- quirks of environment and e.g. foreign influence apart.  Fear of power at the other extreme does tend to prolong and even increase extremism, however.

*[or, subsequently, from subsequent notes]

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