‘Spycatcher’
Sir,—ln considering the case of the book "Spycatcher,” this Prime Minister and his British counterpart join to prevent its being sold to the public. The excuse that this author’s act will spread, and that others will go back on their words to their country’s secret service, is a stupid argument.. Whatever has been revealed is already known to the enemy, so the harm has been done. People in both countries die — the spy goes free. To expect a spy to keep his word when his whole life is a lie, is absurd. Chapman Pincher said it in a title, “Their Trade is Treason.” Those in office deceived by spies seek protection for themselves. They are not going to strangle themselves or their old school-friends with their old school tie. — Yours, etc., V. H. ANDERSON. ! November 26,1987.
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