To the Editor:
In Alan F. Westin’s article, “The John Birch Society,” in your August issue, it is stated: “[Welch] indicates that it [the John Birch Society] has been endorsed by the American Jewish League Against Communism (a Jewish right-fundamentalist group).”
The American Jewish League Against Communism (of which I am Chairman of the Board, having previously been President) has never endorsed any organization. From its beginning, the League has held to the principle of going it alone and has had no affiliations and given no endorsements. Individual members do as they choose.
I do not know what Mr. Westin means by “right-fundamentalism.” It is a contrived term that conveys no particular meaning. The American Jewish League Against Communism is opposed to Marxist-Leninist Communism in this country and views with distrust other countries which adopt this sociological and economic doctrine.
Does not Mr. Westin take the same position?
George E. Sokolsky
Otis, Massachusetts
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