[Peace-discuss] Re: [Imc] ILM: loyalty oaths are still in effect.

[Miriam Herrmann Szatrowski]

I remember reading something about this a year or two ago, and I was
surprised that they still do it.  However, I believe that there have been
several candidates who have not signed the oath, and they can not keep
you from running if you do not sign.
Miriam

On Mon, 18 Nov 2002, Robert Dunn wrote:

> Hi all, guess what, I filed today at the Champaign City Building and the
> City Clerk gave me a packet, with the declaration of candidacy,
> petitions, and the City map. Two strange things occured though, one is an
> economic interest sheet for business owners, I dont have my own business
> or make over $5000, (What does that mean, economic interest?)
> Second, did anyone know that any one who wants to run for office in
> Champaign has to sign an oath swearing that they do not belong to any
> Communist organizations or foreign govts and do not teach overthrowing
> the US govt! This is out of the Communist witchhunts of the 1950s! SHould
> I sign the oath or not. One issue that I support is the freedom to
> associate from the 1st Amendment. Did anyone have to sign any "loyalty"
> oath, (Danielle, or Carl?).
> Robert
>
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