East and West

Press, 25 September 1987, Page 18

East and West

Sir,—Some correspondents are advocating socialism as the cure for all evils. Unfortunately, the socialist States of the north share several significant similarities with the West that dampen ' their appeal. They. are overwhelmingly science-orien-1 tated?;'and materialistic. STheyc have similar methods of produc--tion that have similar adverse effects on the environment Both supe&Powers are heavily de-

pendent upon nuclear-generated power. The Soviet Union’s mili-tary-industrial complex is as pervasive as its American counterpart and they both have overlooked the sovereignty of other States In pursuit of their egocentric objectives. I applaud Marx for his enlightening critique of capitalism, but query if socialism represents a true break with the past. Until individuals begin thinking with their hearts as well as their heads, and give spiritualism greater priority, people will remain in a state of disequilibrium within themselves, with each other, and with the environment — Yours, etc., TONY BANKS. September 17, 1987.